Russian parliamentary election turnout rises to 44.63% — election authority

Single Voting DayRussian parliamentary election turnout rises to 44.63% — election authority The information was posted on the Russian Central Election Commission’s website and reflects data as of 1:00 a.m. GMTMOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. The turnout in the ongoing Russian parliamentary election stands at 44.63% as of 4:00 a.m. Moscow time on Sunday (1:00 a.m. GMT). The information was posted on the Russian Central Election Commission’s website. 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