Election Administration: Election Administration in Russia

The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation is the federal body responsible for overseeing elections in Russia. It is an independent body that is not subject to the control of any other government body.

The Federal Law on Basic Guarantees of Electoral Rights and the Right to Participate in a Referendum of Citizens of the Russian Federation is the law that governs elections in Russia. It sets out the basic principles of electoral law, including the right to vote, the right to stand for election, and the procedures for conducting elections.

All citizens of the Russian Federation who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to vote in elections in Russia. There are no other eligibility requirements, such as residency or registration requirements.

Elections in Russia are conducted by secret ballot. This means that voters are able to cast their votes in private, without fear of being coerced or intimidated.

The minimum voter turnout required for an election to be valid in Russia is 25%. This means that at least 25% of eligible voters must cast their votes in order for the election to be considered valid.

The main types of elections held in Russia are presidential elections, parliamentary elections, regional elections, and local elections.

Presidential elections are held in Russia every six years. The next presidential election is scheduled to be held in 2024.

There are 450 seats in the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament.

The upper house of the Russian parliament is called the Federation Council.

There are 170 seats in the Federation Council, the upper house of the Russian parliament.

The regional legislature in Russia is called the Legislative Assembly.

There are 85 regions in Russia.

The local legislature in Russia is called the City Council.

There are 1,100 cities in Russia.

The head of state in Russia is the President.