Parliamentary elections in Russia and the occupied territories

Sep 20, 2026

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RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: People are seen at the United Russia Party s Central Executive Committee office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Tereshchenko TASS 98038419
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: People are seen seen at the United Russia Party s Central Executive Committee office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Tereshchenko TASS 98039042
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: VGTRK war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny, Hero of Russia, nurse Lyudmila Bolilaya, Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov, United Russia Party Chairman, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, United Russia General Council Secretary, Russian Federation Council First Deputy Speaker Vladimir Yakushev, Russia’s Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova, and Hero of Russia, Yunarmia Main Office Head Vladislav Golovin (from L to R front) are seen at the United Russia Party s Central Executive Committee office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Rus 98040868
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Yunarmia Main Office Head Vladislav Golovin talks to journalists at the United Russia Party s Central Executive Committee office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Tereshchenko TASS 98038002
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov, Hero of Russia, nurse Lyudmila Bolilaya and VGTRK war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny (L-R) shake hands at the United Russia Party s Central Executive Committee office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Tereshchenko TASS 98039397
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: United Russia General Council Secretary, Russian Federation Council First Deputy Speaker Vladimir Yakushev is seen at the United Russia Party s Central Executive Committee office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Tereshchenko TASS 98038970
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Hero of Russia, Yunarmia Main Office Head Vladislav Golovin, Russia’s Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova, United Russia General Council Secretary, Russian Federation Council First Deputy Speaker Vladimir Yakushev and United Russia Party Chairman, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev (L-R front) are seen at the United Russia Party s Central Executive Committee office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary 98040516
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev (front) and United Russia General Council Secretary, Russian Federation Council First Deputy Speaker Vladimir Yakushev are seen at the United Russia Party s Central Executive Committee office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Tereshchenko TASS 98040518
RUSSIA, SEVASTOPOL - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Electoral officials with a portable ballot box during the 2026 Russian legislative elections. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasts from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens are going to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Maxim Churusov TASS 98033583
RUSSIA, RYAZAN - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A sealed ballot box at Polling Station No.861 at Comprehensive School No.1 during the 2026 Russian legislative elections. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasts from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens are going to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Alexander Ryumin TASS 98033481
RUSSIA, SARANSK - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Electoral officials count votes as Polling Station No.475 at the Mordovian Republican United Local History Museum closes in the 2026 Russian legislative elections. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Yegor Aleyev TASS 98042974
RUSSIA, SARANSK - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Counting votes as Polling Station No.475 at the Mordovian Republican United Local History Museum closes in the 2026 Russian legislative elections. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Yegor Aleyev TASS 98042067
RUSSIA, SARANSK - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Electoral officials count votes as Polling Station No.475 at the Mordovian Republican United Local History Museum closes in the 2026 Russian legislative elections. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Yegor Aleyev TASS 98041948
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Hero of Russia Eduard Kazymov speaks at the United Russia Party s public support office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Valery Sharifulin TASS 98033518
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Federation Council member Darya Lantratova speaks at the United Russia Party s public support office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Valery Sharifulin TASS 98033222
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: VGTRK war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny speaks at the United Russia Party s public support office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Valery Sharifulin TASS 98034593
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: People are seen at the LDPR Party s main election campaign office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Artyom Geodakyan TASS 98044470
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Eleonora Kavshar, Deputy Head of the LDPR Central Office for Information Policy and Press Secretary to LDPR Leader Leonid Slutsky, is seen at the LDPR Party s main election campaign office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Artyom Geodakyan TASS 98044473
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Communist Party (KPRF) Central Committee Deputy Chairman Vladimir Kashin is seen at the party’s main election campaign office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Metzel TASS 98042196
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Communist Party (KPRF) leader Gennady Zyuganov is seen at the party’s main election campaign office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Metzel TASS 98042283
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Communist Party (KPRF) leader Gennady Zyuganov is seen at the party’s main election campaign office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Metzel TASS 98041695
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Communist Party (KPRF) leader Gennady Zyuganov is seen at the party’s main election campaign office during a meeting to discuss preliminary results of the 2026 Russian State Duma election. During the 2026 Single Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September, Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Mikhail Metzel TASS 98041243
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova (C) is seen at the Russian CEC Information Centre during the 2026 Singe Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September. Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Maxim Grigoryev TASS 98041097
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova (C back) is seen at the Russian CEC Information Centre during the 2026 Singe Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September. Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Maxim Grigoryev TASS 98041094
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chairman Nikolai Bulayev (L) and Russian CEC Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova are seen at the Russian CEC Information Centre during the 2026 Singe Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September. Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Maxim Grigoryev TASS 98041463
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova is seen at the Russian CEC Information Centre during the 2026 Singe Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September. Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Maxim Grigoryev TASS 98040777
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova is seen at the Russian CEC Information Centre during the 2026 Singe Voting Day, which lasted from 18 to 20 September. Russian citizens went to the polls to elect members of the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation, as well as to vote in regional parliamentary and local government elections. Maxim Grigoryev TASS 98040774
Russia Parliamentary Election CEC 9247531 20.09.2026 Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Ella Pamfilova and member Nikolai Levichev, right, attend a CEC s meeting during elections to Russia s ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia. Kirill Kallinikov Sputnik Moscow Russia Copyright: xKirillxKallinikovx
Russia Parliamentary Election Monitoring 9247328 20.09.2026 An observer monitors the voting process at the Public Observation Headquarters during elections to Russia s ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia. Kirill Zykov Sputnik Moscow Russia Copyright: xKirillxZykovx
Russia Parliamentary Election Monitoring 9247318 20.09.2026 Volunteers work at the Public Observation Headquarters during elections to Russia s ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia. Alexey Maishev Sputnik Moscow Russia Copyright: xAlexeyxMaishevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Monitoring 9247301 20.09.2026 Oleg Leonov, a United Russia parliamentary candidate, speaks to the media at the Public Observation Headquarters during elections to Russia s ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia. Alexey Maishev Sputnik Moscow Russia Copyright: xAlexeyxMaishevx
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A law enforcement officer stands guard at a polling station during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Moscow Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_195 Copyright: xValeryxSharifulinx
RUSSIA, SOCHI - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman casts her vote at the Tsentralny Community Centre during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Sochi Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_194 Copyright: xDmitryxFeoktistovx
RUSSIA, SOCHI - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman visits a polling station at the Tsentralny Community Centre to vote in the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Sochi Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_192 Copyright: xDmitryxFeoktistovx
RUSSIA, SOCHI - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman casts her vote at the Tsentralny Community Centre during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Sochi Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_191 Copyright: xDmitryxFeoktistovx
RUSSIA, YEKATERINBURG - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Alexander Levin, Chairman of the Civic Chamber, Sverdlovsk Region, and Denis Pasler (L-R), Sverdlovsk Region Governor, visit a public election observation centre during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Yekaterinburg Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_188 Copyright: xDonatxSorokinx
RUSSIA, YEKATERINBURG - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Denis Pasler, Sverdlovsk Region Governor, and Alexander Levin (L-R middle), Chairman of the Civic Chamber, Sverdlovsk Region, visit a public election observation centre during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Yekaterinburg Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_186 Copyright: xDonatxSorokinx
RUSSIA, YEKATERINBURG - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Denis Pasler, Sverdlovsk Region Governor, casts his vote at polling station No 1342 during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Yekaterinburg Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_182 Copyright: xDonatxSorokinx
RUSSIA, SOCHI - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman visits a polling station at the Tsentralny Community Centre to vote in the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation. Dmitry Feoktistov TASS 98017391
RUSSIA, SOCHI - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman casts her vote at the Tsentralny Community Centre during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation. Dmitry Feoktistov TASS 98017387
TURKEY, ANKARA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman visits a polling station at the Embassy of Russia to vote in the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Ankara Turkey - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_181 Copyright: xKirillxZharovx
RUSSIA, YEKATERINBURG - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Denis Pasler, Sverdlovsk Region Governor, and Alexander Levin (L-R centre), Chairman of the Civic Chamber, Sverdlovsk Region, visit a public election observation centre during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation. Donat Sorokin TASS 98017497
RUSSIA, YEKATERINBURG - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Citizens cast their vote at polling station No 1342 during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation. Donat Sorokin TASS 98017401
RUSSIA, SEVASTOPOL - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman casts her vote at the Centre of Culture and Arts on Lenin Street during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Sevastopol Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_178 Copyright: xSergeixMalgavkox
RUSSIA, SEVASTOPOL - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman visits a polling station at the Centre of Culture and Arts on Lenin Street to vote in the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Sevastopol Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_177 Copyright: xSergeixMalgavkox
RUSSIA, SEVASTOPOL - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A woman visits a polling station at the Centre of Culture and Arts on Lenin Street to vote in the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Sevastopol Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_171 Copyright: xSergeixMalgavkox
RUSSIA, SEVASTOPOL - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A man visits polling station No 99 at the Centre of Culture and Arts on Lenin Street to vote in the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Sevastopol Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_168 Copyright: xSergeixMalgavkox
RUSSIA, KURSK - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: Citizens visit a polling station to vote in the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Kursk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_167 Copyright: xTatyanaxSimonenkovax
CIS Russia Parliamentary Election 9247254 20.09.2026 A Russian citizen receives his ballot at a polling station located at the Zilol Baxt hotel during elections for Russia™s ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Malika Abaidulina Sputnik Samarkand Uzbekistan Copyright: xMalikaxAbaidulinax
RUSSIA, MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 20, 2026: A public election observation centre operates during the 2026 Russian legislative election held on September 18 to 20 and including regional parliamentary and local elections as well as the election to the Russian State Duma of the 9th convocation Moscow Russia - ZUMAt113 20260920_zaa_t113_162 Copyright: xValeryxSharifulinx

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Russia Parliamentary Election Monitoring 9247328 20.09.2026 An observer monitors the voting process at the Public Observation Headquarters during elections to Russia s ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia. Kirill Zykov Sputnik Moscow Russia Copyright: xKirillxZykovx

Russia Parliamentary Election Monitoring 9247318 20.09.2026 Volunteers work at the Public Observation Headquarters during elections to Russia s ninth State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia. Alexey Maishev Sputnik Moscow Russia Copyright: xAlexeyxMaishevx