In a nationally broadcast message to Russians ahead of the presidential elections, the president emphasized the critical link between poll results and the country’s path over the coming years. The remarks appeared on the official Kremlin site as part of the public communication surrounding the vote.
The statement underscored that the outcome of the election will shape Russia’s development trajectory in the near future and urged citizens to participate in casting their ballots. It was presented as a call to exercise the right to vote and to take part in shaping the political landscape through the electoral process.
Putin announced that the voting would begin the following day, with polling stations opening across the vast nation and a three day window established for the presidential election. He described the practice of holding meetings and engaging in campaign activities across many regions as a demonstration of the regularity and inviolability of elections, which he framed as a fundamental aspect of a democratic state’s functioning.
The voting period was set to span three days, including March 15, March 16, and March 17. In addition to on-site balloting, residents in 29 regions would have the option to participate through online voting, expanding access to the electoral process.
Earlier statements from Moscow officials, including Artem Kostyrko who leads the department focused on regional management improvement and smart project development, indicated that all electronic voting systems were prepared to support the upcoming presidential election across the federation. The assurances were part of a broader effort to ensure a smooth and secure voting experience for the electorate.
In the public discourse surrounding the event, Putin positioned himself as a guarantor of stability and a counterbalance to dictatorship, reinforcing the framing of the election as a cornerstone of national governance and self-determination. The messaging sought to emphasize continuity, legitimacy, and the orderly conduct of the electoral process as central to the country’s political system, as reflected in the official communications from the Kremlin. This framing aligns with the broader objective of assuring citizens and observers of the integrity and regularity of the electoral framework as Russia moves through the three-day voting period.