Do elections in Russia make a difference?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.

Key facts

  • Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:45:30 UTC.

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