Moscow welcomed its new political chapter as Mayor Sergei Sobyanin extended heartfelt thanks to the city’s residents for their steadfast backing during the mayoral elections. In a reflective post on his book blog, he framed the moment as a milestone in a shared journey toward progress for the capital and its people.
The official summary highlighted the vote results and acknowledged the path already traveled. Sobyanin expressed gratitude to Muscovites for their support, noting that while the road ahead would be demanding—filled with substantial work for the nation, the city, and its residents—the endeavor would be worth it.
He pledged to devote every effort to making Moscow even more dynamic and attractive, aiming to set the city apart and elevate its standing among global capitals. He affirmed confidence in the capital’s most valuable resource: its residents, describing them as brave, talented, and hardworking. “Victory will be ours,” he asserted, underscoring a collective commitment to continued improvement.
According to initial counts, Sobyanin secured a decisive portion of the vote, having received 76.40 percent as 85.22 percent of regional election commission protocols were tallied. The election day spanned September 8 to 10, with 85 regions across Russia participating under a unified voting process, culminating in the confirmation of Moscow’s mayoral result.
historic context outlined Sobyanin’s political trajectory: gaining the capital’s mayoral powers in 2010 from the Moscow City Duma, securing the position in September 2013, and being re-elected in 2018 for another term. The 2023 ballot presented a field of opponents, including Dmitry Gusev representing Just Russia – For Truth, Vladislav Davankov from New People, Boris Chernyshov, a grandson of a former party leader and member of the LDPR, among others.
In the lead-up to 2024, discussions at the Central Election Commission touched on forthcoming electoral considerations, signaling ongoing organizational and procedural preparation for future ballots. [Source: Moscow City Election Commission] [Attribution: Municipal election records] [Context: election planning notes] [Documentation: city electoral authorities]