Election officials in Russia have begun the presidential vote in Chukotka and Kamchatka, regions that operate several hours ahead of Moscow time. Ballot boxes have been opened across these areas as part of the official voting process, according to regional election authorities.
In Kamchatka, the rollout includes a broad network of polling sites. Reports indicate that nearly 200 polling stations are active for the presidential election in the region, supporting residents as they participate in the national process.
Kamchatka has prepared a total of 319 ballot boxes for the regional election activities tied to the presidential vote. Some of these boxes were allocated for early voting, and more than 43 thousand residents have opted to take part in electronic early voting from Kamchatka, marking a significant level of regional engagement in digital participation options.
Chukotka presents a smaller but equally important landscape for early participation. The region operates 55 voting centers, and early voting numbers show about 3.5 thousand residents casting ballots ahead of the official day. These voters come from remote and hard-to-reach parts of Chukotka, underscoring the challenges and commitments involved in ensuring broad access to the election process.
In recent days, Russia also announced the setup of situational observation centers to monitor the presidential elections. These centers are designed to provide real-time oversight and reporting on the voting process, contributing to transparent operations during the electoral period.
Earlier statements from election authorities in Moscow noted that more than 18 thousand personnel would be deployed to provide security and support across the capital during the election period, reflecting a substantial security presence designed to maintain orderly progression of voting and counting activities.