# Russia’s elections enter day two as observers are barred, turnout tops 40%, and bears complicate voting

https://mins.news/en/item/65961

- Meduza, 2026-09-20 03:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/20/russia-s-elections-continue-into-day-two-with-observers-barred-from-polling-stations-turnout-topping-40-and-bears-complicating-voting

> Russia’s elections continued into a second day amid reports that Yabloko observers were barred or detained, ballot records did not match official figures, and internet access was disrupted in several regions. The Central Election Commission put turnout at 44.38% by 9 p.m. Moscow time on September 19, with 80% participation in remote electronic voting. In Baikalsk, special vehicles transported voters because bears had been entering town.

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