PoliticsActivists file protest notices in four Russian cities over election fraud

Activists in St. Petersburg, Perm, Izhevsk, and Kazan notified authorities of planned rallies on October 3 and 4 against alleged fraud in the recent State Duma elections. Analysts and journalists said United Russia’s reported vote share was nearly twice its actual level, while the Central Election Commission reported 58% for the party and 59% turnout; experts estimated turnout at about 40%.

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