Russia’s municipal reform keeps spreading, wiping out the lowest level of local self-government
Over the past few months, and largely out of the spotlight as elections approach, several Russian regions have fully or partially switched from a two-tier to a one-tier ...system of
Despite its war rhetoric, CPRF put no veterans of Russia’s war against Ukraine in the federal tier of its #StateDuma list
At its pre-election congress, the #CPRF devoted considerable attention to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Delegates observed a minute of silence... for 211
CPRF bets on party (male) nomenklatura again as it unveils State Duma candidate list
The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (#CPRF) has approved its candidate list for the #StateDuma #elections2026, and the lineup suggests the party is once again betting on its... old
#StateDuma #Elections2026: The final candidate lineup will be announced by 16 August
Russia’s CEC has published the official calendar for the #Duma2026 electoral campaign. According to the schedule, parties and candidates must complete nomination procedures for both
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Became Russia’s Most Memorable Spring Event
According to the latest survey by independent polster @Levada_ru, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian regions emerged as the most memorable event of spring 2026 for Russian respondents.
🤯 UPD: Tomsk Activist Barred From Elections Over a 2019 Facebook Post displaying the Facebook logo
A court in Tomsk has sentenced local politician and #Dawn party (@rassvet_party) supporter Anton Isakov to 15 days of administrative arrest for displaying extremist ...symbols.
Dawn Party Supporter Faces Election Ban Under ‘Extremism’ Charges
Police in #Tomsk have detained local politician Anton Isakov, a supporter of the opposition #Dawn (#Rassvet) party who planned to run in both regional and #StateDuma #elections2026.
Russia to Open 300 Polling Stations Abroad for September 2026 Elections
Instead of polling stations in Europe, polling stations for the #StateDuma #elections2026 will open for the first time in #BurkinaFaso, the #DominicanRepublic, #Niger, the #Maldives, #SierraLeone,
