2024 Russian Presidential Elections

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Ramzan Kadyrov with his family at the polling station. Screengrab from Telegram.

‘High turnout’ in North Caucasus as Putin receives ‘99% of vote’ in Chechnya

by Luiza Mchedlishvili

•3 min read

The North Caucasus has recorded some of Russia’s highest voter turnout in the Russian presidential elections, with President Putin winning 99% of the vote in Chechnya. Reports of fraud and campaign violations were reported, with protesters detained. Chechnya’s voter turnout of 97% in the 15–17 March elections was the highest figure across all of Russia. Kabardino-Balkaria recorded a turnout of 93%, North Ossetia, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Ingushetia 90%, and Stavropol Krai 89%. The off

2024 Russian Presidential Elections

‘Competing to be most pro-Russian’: Abkhazia prepares for Russian presidential elections

by OC Media

•5 min read

Abkhazia’s government and opposition have for months been calling for Abkhazian citizens to vote in the upcoming Russian presidential elections. While both sides have openly praised Russia’s president, the mood amongst Abkhazia’s people is less clear-cut. From 15–17 March, many residents of Abkhazia will vote in the Russian presidential elections, which are expected to result in Vladimir Putin’s reelection for a fifth term. According to Russian media, more than half of Abkhazia’s population h