# SCO observers note high civic engagement in Russian elections

https://mins.news/en/item/67251

- TASS, 2026-09-21 11:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2190651

> Shanghai Cooperation Organization observers monitoring Russia’s State Duma elections reported high civic engagement among voters. They said voting was calm and orderly, no complaints were received, and precinct staff acted professionally; the mission visited 47 polling stations and noted advanced election technology.

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