In a court-directed action, a member of the Regional Election Commission in the city of Goryachiy Klyuch, located in Krasnodar Territory, was suspended from duties due to a pattern of nonperformance and efforts to destabilize the electoral environment. This information appeared on the Kuban Public Chamber’s Telegram channel, which reported the development.
The public record indicates that on March 15 the Regional Election Commission, known as Goryacheklyuchevskaya, petitioned the court to remove from its ranks a TEC member affiliated with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. The individual, identified as VI Shostak, possessed the right to cast a vote in TEC matters. Colleagues accused Shostak of repeatedly failing to meet responsibilities assigned to the position.
The matter proceeded to a city court session the following day, where the court granted the TEC’s request. As a result, VI Shostak’s membership in the Regional Election Commission Goryacheklyuchevskaya was terminated, and the individual lost the right to participate in TEC activities within the jurisdiction.
Observers from the Regional Election Observation Center corroborated the suspension, noting that the person in question had repeatedly contributed to destabilizing conditions during the electoral process at the precinct level. Their assessment aligns with broader concerns about maintaining orderly conduct and reliability in local elections.
The Kuban Public Chamber’s report did not provide additional details on other alleged violations beyond those stated in the filing and the court ruling. Nevertheless, the decision marks a clear enforcement action aimed at preserving the integrity of the electoral administration in the region.
Following the ruling, VI Shostak was declared ineligible to be present at polling locations and other election facilities, effectively limiting access to GEMs and related election infrastructure during the ongoing process. This restriction reflects standard practice in ensuring the security and smooth operation of polling sites during sensitive electoral periods.
On March 16, an international observer registered the convenience of voting procedures in Russia, signaling ongoing engagement by foreign observers in assessing electoral processes and accessibility for voters. This development sits within a larger conversation about international oversight and the role of external entities in monitoring electoral fairness and transparency.
Earlier commentary from Volodin addressed the role of international observers in Russian elections, reinforcing the ongoing dialogue about how external monitors influence perceptions of legitimacy and the practical aspects of election administration. The current situation in Goryachiy Klyuch highlights the balance authorities seek between enforcing rules, maintaining order, and accommodating observer activity during elections.