Millions vote in Russian parliamentary elections

Al Jazeera · first seen 19.09.2026

Millions of Russian citizens head to the polls to elect a new lower house of Parliament amid ongoing questions regarding political impact.

Millions of people are voting for a new lower house of Parliament in Russia.

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