Afghanistan: Russian citizens vote in Kabul during State Duma elections

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The polling station in the Russian Embassy in Afghanistan opened in Kabul on Sunday as State Duma elections continued. Russian citizens living or temporarily staying in the country could take part in the vote.

In the first hours after the opening, several dozen people voted. The Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov, representatives of the Russian media working in Kabul, and members of the diplomatic mission were among those casting their ballots.

“There is a parliament election today. I came to the embassy because I want to vote for a strong Russia,” said voter Nadir Zeliger.

Russia’s 2021 legislative elections are set to take place on September 19, with voting to run across three days, starting on September 17. Voters will elect 450 State Duma deputies via two methods as per Russia’s mixed electoral system. Half will be selected from party lists in one federal constituency, with the other 225 elected in single-mandate constituencies under the first-past-the-post voting system.

SOUNDBITES:

SOT, Voter (Russian): “I came because it’s voting day. I came to the Russian Embassy in Afghanistan for this, for voting.”
Reporter (Russian): “To participate in elections?”
Voter (Russian): “Yes.”
Reporter (Russian): “What can you say about the organisation?”
Voter (Russian): “It’s fine. Thank you.”
Reporter (Russian): “Was it dangerous to come here or not?”
Voter (Russian): “No, it’s fine for now.”
Reporter (Russian): “Are you alone here in Afghanistan?”
Voter (Russian): “No, my wife and five children are also here.”

SOT, Nadir Zeliger, Voter (Russian): “There is a parliament election today. I came to the embassy because I want to vote for a strong Russia.”
Reporter (Russian): “Why is it important for you?”
Nadir Zeliger, Voter (Russian): “It’s important because nowadays Russia has to, how can I explain, I want Russia to be a strong nation, this is what I vote for.”

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