Russia holds second day of parliamentary elections under weekend voting
Weekend voting and electronic ballots are being used to increase turnout among 111 million eligible voters.
Polling stations in Moscow opened for the second consecutive day of Russia's parliamentary elections, part of a weekend-long voting schedule organized by authorities to boost turnout among 111 million eligible voters and to include electronic voting options.
Voting has been staggered across the country's 11 time zones: polling began on Friday and is scheduled to finish on Sunday.
How Russians cast their ballots
Voters receive two separate ballots. One ballot is used to elect half of the 450 seats in the State Duma by choosing a political party listed on the ticket; the other ballot is for single-member constituencies where voters pick individual candidates to fill the remaining seats.
Authorities said the extended schedule and electronic voting are intended to raise participation by making voting more convenient across Russia's vast territory.
The ruling party, United Russia, is widely expected to keep control of the State Duma, alongside several other parties.
Election officials will compile results after voting concludes on Sunday, with domestic and international observers monitoring the process in various regions.
Photo: press material from the event
