With whom the Moldovans voted who went to the two open polling stations in Russia. Over 4,000 chose to vote in Moscow
Vote in the parliamentary elections of Moldova Photo: Daniel Mihailescu / AFP / Profimedia
Authorities in the Republic of Moldova have organized two polling stations in Russia for the parliamentary elections today, both in Moscow. Here they voted 4,109 citizens, and most votes (67.44%) went to the “Patriot block”, parties with pro-Russian messages.
The step of the step of the Passover, of the President Maia Sandu, received 11.66% of the votes in the sections in Moscow, while our Party of Renato Usatîi took 8.54%.
The opposition criticized the opening of only two sections
The two polling stations were organized at the Embassy and Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Russia, both in Moscow. The Russian state press wrote that queues were formed during the day.
The CEC's decision to open only two polling stations in Russia was criticized by the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), who claimed that it represents an artificial restriction to the right to vote for Moldovan citizens.
Some voters came with the flags of Moldova, but also of Russia. A group of women sing in front of the polling stations the Russian songs “Katiușa” and “Smuglianka”, notes Ziarul de Garda. The embassy organized placed a tent where the voters who come to the ballot box received tea or coffee.
