# Russians vote for their children’s future, Russian MFA spokeswoman says

https://mins.news/en/item/66343

- TASS, 2026-09-20 14:41 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2190307

> Russian citizens understand that taking part in State Duma elections means deciding their children’s future, and they are voting responsibly and freely, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The ninth State Duma election runs from September 18 to 20, alongside regional legislative and leadership polls.

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