





Russia prepares for high-security presidential elections
Central Electoral Office head Vladimir Churov says the only possible thing to overshadow the poll is time. Starting 28 February, guards have been deployed to all 96,301 polling stations and further security checks were scheduled for Saturday.
A total of 450,000 troops and police officers have been mobilized for the elections throughout the country.
Churov said he expected a voters turnout of 67-72% on Sunday.