The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation announced that 276 polling stations were established across 143 foreign countries to facilitate voting for the presidential elections. This update came from Pavel Andreev, a member of the commission, and was reported by TASS. The information confirms a broad international footprint for the voting process, underscoring the effort to enable citizens abroad to participate in the national election timetable.
In the report, it was specified that seven of the 276 foreign ballot boxes were placed in Baikonur, a city that plays a unique logistical role. The placement of these boxes within Baikonur highlights the careful distribution of voting sites even in areas that may be involved in space-related operations, ensuring broad access for residents and citizens connected to the region.
Ella Pamfilova, who chairs the Central Election Commission, noted that a sizeable number of voters had expressed intent to participate remotely. Specifically, 465 thousand individuals applied to take part in remote electronic voting for the presidential election. This figure illustrates the growing interest in digital participation and the commission’s readiness to accommodate voters who prefer to cast their ballots online while maintaining security and accessibility standards.
The presidential elections of the Russian Federation were scheduled to be held over a three-day window, with the period defined as between March 15 and March 17, 2024. In addition to traditional polling places, the plan included 29 precincts conducting remote electronic voting to complement the conventional process, reflecting a hybrid approach designed to widen participation and reduce potential congestion at physical polling sites during peak voting times.
Vladimir Putin stood as a candidate in the election, running as his own contender. Under the established electoral law governing presidential campaigns, it was necessary to form a voters’ group of at least 500 members to support the candidacy, and such a group was duly established. The XIII Congress, held in Moscow on December 23, witnessed support for Putin’s candidacy from members of the political coalition “Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth,” signaling broad intra-party endorsement ahead of the voting period.
January 31 marked the final date for candidates to submit signatures to the Central Election Commission as part of the formal nomination process. This deadline underscored the structured timing of the nomination phase, ensuring that all formal requirements were completed in advance of ballot preparation and public registration. In related developments, it was reported that Andrei Bogdanov submitted signatures to bolster support for a presidential bid, reflecting ongoing activity within the nomination landscape as the election cycle progressed.