Russia: The Duma elections get underway

Sep 9, 2026

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RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_210 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_209 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_208 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_207 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_206 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_205 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: A man with a face mask waiting near District Election Committee No 252. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97413230
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97413170
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: A serviceman provides security as early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections takes place in Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97413166
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: A local election official at work during early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections in Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412869
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412829
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412825
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412822
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412819
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections in Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412816
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412812
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412810
RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections in Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412807
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239426 09.09.2026 Members of the local election commission walk during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239456 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community with a child casts her ballot during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239457 09.09.2026 A member of the local commission carries a mobile ballot box during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239453 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community casts his ballot during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239452 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community reads a ballot during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239451 09.09.2026 Members of a local indigenous community prepare vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239450 09.09.2026 Members of a local indigenous community prepare vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239448 09.09.2026 Members of a local indigenous community prepare to vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239447 09.09.2026 Members of a local indigenous community prepare to vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239446 09.09.2026 Members of a local indigenous community prepare to vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239449 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community reads a ballot during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239445 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community prepraes to vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239444 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community prepraes to vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239443 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community prepraes to vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239442 09.09.2026 A member of the local commission carries a mobile ballot box during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239439 09.09.2026 A mobile ballot box is seen during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239438 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community votes during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239441 09.09.2026 A member of the local commission carries a mobile ballot box during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239437 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community reads a ballot during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239436 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community prepares to vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239435 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community prepares to vote during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239433 09.09.2026 A member of the local commission carries a mobile ballot box during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239432 09.09.2026 A member of the local commission carries walks to a helicopter during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239430 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community casts her ballot during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239429 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community reads a ballot during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239428 09.09.2026 A member of the local commission carries a mobile ballot box during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239427 09.09.2026 A member of a local indigenous community takes part in the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections at a reindeer camping ground, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239423 09.09.2026 A member of the local commission pets a deer during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx
Russia Parliamentary Election Early Voting 9239422 09.09.2026 A member of the local commission carries a mobile ballot box during the early voting in remote areas ahead of State Duma elections, in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russia. Russians will vote in State Duma, the lower house of parliament, and municipal elections over three days, from September 18-20. Alexandr Kryazhev Sputnik Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Russia Copyright: xAlexandrxKryazhevx

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RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_210 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_209 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_208 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_207 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_206 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky Donetsk Russia - ZUMAt113 20260909_zaa_t113_205 Copyright: xDmitryxYagodkinx

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: A man with a face mask waiting near District Election Committee No 252. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97413230

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97413170

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: A serviceman provides security as early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections takes place in Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97413166

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: A local election official at work during early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections in Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412869

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412829

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412825

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412822

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412819

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections in Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412816

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412812

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections at Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412810

RUSSIA, DONETSK - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026: Citizens participate in early voting in the 2026 State Duma elections in Oktyabrsky. Dmitry Yagodkin TASS 97412807