Representatives of Russian political parties met online with citizens living abroad ahead of the upcoming State Duma elections. The parties' election programs were presented to participants from nearly 70 countries, and their questions were answered.
More than 80 civil society activists attended the meeting held on September 11. Representatives of political platforms registered by Russia's Central Election Commission to participate in the elections also took part in the conference.
Initiative by Russian citizens living abroad
The event was organized at the initiative of organizations formed by Russian citizens living abroad. The government commission dealing with Russian citizens abroad and the State Duma also supported the meeting.
Participants welcomed the dialogue and said similar meetings should continue in the future.
State Duma elections to be held from September 18 to 20
Voting in the elections for deputies of the ninth State Duma will take place over three days, from September 18 to 20.
More than 300 polling stations were established for voting abroad. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the upcoming State Duma elections as the country's most important domestic political development.