NOVO-OGAREVO, November 15 President of Russia Vladimir Putin expects that the work of the Central Election Commission will continue to be aimed at realizing the voting rights of citizens, so that people understand the power of their voice.
“»Dear colleagues, I understand well that your work is very complex. Of course, you are independent in your work, but this increases your responsibility to all participants in the process by an order of magnitude… I would like to thank all of you for your patience, for a decent, high level of work. I hope that your activities will continue to be aimed, first of all, at ensuring the voting rights of citizens, including including strengthening educational work in society among different social groups, so that people understand their capabilities, the power of their voice, and realize the importance of their civic duty,” Putin said at a meeting with members of the Central Election Commission and heads of regional election commissions.
The head of state noted that The work of CEC employees requires deep knowledge, clarity, organization, and objectivity. They also need to be delicate with people, attentive to their requests and claims.
“I can imagine how much nerve this requires. Both federal and regional elections are always a difficult, tense period,” he concluded.