Russia’s State Duma election delivered record turnout and a landslide for United Russia. Kremlin insiders say the results were achieved ‘through very dirty means.’ - Meduza

Key Points:

• With 93% of precincts reporting, United Russia secured about 58% of the vote in the State Duma election, followed by the Communist Party (KPRF) at 14%, LDPR at 9%, and New People at 8%; A Just Russia narrowly surpassed the 5% threshold needed for parliamentary entry.
• Voter turnout reached 59.32%, the highest since 2011, driven by Kremlin-directed "corporate mobilization" efforts requiring state institutions and organizations to monitor and encourage voting, sometimes under pressure or threat of dismissal.
• United Russia exceeded its official target of over 50% of the vote and won at least 208 of 225 single-member districts, securing a constitutional majority, though political strategists suggest the high turnout and vote share were achieved through questionable methods.
• The Kremlin aimed to include war veterans among elected deputies, with 86 "SVO veterans" winning seats, though many are linked to the current elite; systemic opposition parties like KPRF and LDPR performed as expected under Kremlin influence, with no antiwar candidates winning seats.
• The liberal party Yabloko, barred from the federal race, won seats in a regional assembly, allowing it to maintain privileges for future federal participation, while A Just Russia's parliamentary presence was reportedly secured by a direct signal from President Putin.