Voting in Russia: A Glimpse into the President Election Process

🗳️The Russian president must be a citizen, at least 35 years old, and cannot have a foreign citizenship. The president is elected for a 6-year term with a maximum of two terms.

✅To be eligible to vote in Russia, you must be a Russian citizen and at least 18 years old.

🏢Voting areas are typically located in government buildings, often schools. There are around 100 voting areas in a small city like mine, ensuring convenience for all voters.

📝Candidates' information is displayed at the voting area, allowing voters to learn more about each candidate.

🎁Some regions in Russia offer prizes or giveaways to encourage voter turnout, although the chances of winning significant prizes are often small.

Who can become the president of Russia?

—The president must be a citizen of Russia, at least 35 years old, and cannot have a foreign citizenship or have had one in the past.

What are the requirements to vote in Russia?

—To vote, you must be a Russian citizen and at least 18 years old.

Are there voting areas in every city?

—Yes, voting areas are set up in government buildings, usually schools. In small cities, there are typically multiple voting areas for convenience.

Is the voting process private?

—Yes, voting booths provide privacy for voters to make their choice without being observed by others.

Are there any incentives to encourage people to vote?

—Some regions in Russia offer prizes or giveaways to incentivize voter turnout, although the chances of winning significant prizes are often low.

00:00Today is the Russian president election day. I'll provide an unbiased view of the voting process.

00:37This year's election is held over 3 days, allowing more people to vote.

02:11Requirements to become the Russian president include being a citizen, at least 35 years old, and without a foreign citizenship.

03:32Voting areas are typically located in government buildings, often schools, to ensure convenient access for voters.

06:11Inside the voting area, there are booths providing privacy for voters to make their choice.

08:46Some regions in Russia offer prizes or giveaways to encourage voter turnout, although the chances of winning significant prizes are often small.

09:11I share my personal experience of being a first-time voter and the nostalgia of voting in the same school I attended as a child.

12:40I show the prizes I received after voting, including a calendar and magnet.