Putin urges Russians to vote in upcoming presidential election
Russian President Vladimir Putin encouraged Russian citizens to participate in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for March 15 to March 17, TASS news agency reported Thursday.
“It is necessary to confirm our unity and determination to move forward together. Each of your votes is valuable and significant. Therefore, I urge you to exercise your right to vote in the next three days,” Mr Putin said in a recorded video message.
He added that polling stations would be open in every city, town, and village, reminding Russians that they were one family.
“Dear friends! All of us, the multinational people of Russia, are one big family.
“We will do everything exactly the way we want. Therefore, I ask you to come to the elections and express your civic and patriotic position,” he said.
Mr Putin said the people should vote for their chosen candidate for the successful future of their beloved Russia.
Four candidates will vie for the top position: Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party, Nikolai Kharitonov of the Communist Party, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party, and Mr Putin.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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