In Krasnodar Krai, voting at polling stations concluded today at 8:00 PM.
For three days, from September 12 to September 14, residents of Kuban were electing a governor, as well as city and municipal deputies and 37 heads of rural settlements. As of 6:00 PM on September 14, voter turnout was 65.8%.
According to the election commission, precinct election commissions have now begun counting the votes. In the region, 196 polling stations are equipped with ballot processing complexes, and at more than 2,600 stations, precinct election commission protocols on voting results will be produced with a machine-readable code (QR code).
Krasnodar Krai
Krasnodar Krai is a federal subject and a key agricultural and tourism region in southern Russia, often called the country’s “breadbasket.” Historically, it was the homeland of the Cossacks, who were granted the land by Catherine the Great in the late 18th century. Its territory includes the popular Black Sea resort city of Sochi, which hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Kuban
Kuban is a historical and geographical region located in southern Russia around the Kuban River. It has a complex history, having been inhabited by various peoples including the Circassians before coming under Russian control in the 19th century. Today, it is a vital agricultural area known for its Cossack traditions and is a popular tourist destination for its Black Sea resorts.
