Ella Pamfilova

U.S. sanctions Russia’s Central Election Commission

U.S. sanctions Russia’s Central Election Commission

The U.S. has sanctioned the Russian Central Election Commission and its 15 members including chairwoman Ella Pamfilova, according to a U.S. Treasury statement on Friday. The designations have been made because, "In September 2022, …

Online voting turnout in Russia exceeds 75%

Online voting turnout in Russia exceeds 75%

According to the data of the digital headquarters, three-quarters of citizens participating in the online-voting on amendments to the Constitution have already cast their ballots. Thus, the turnout at online voting has already exceeded …

Pamfilova calls on Russians for self-isolation

Pamfilova calls on Russians for self-isolation

The chairman of the Russian Central Election Commission, Ella Pamfilova called on Russians to stay at home in connection with the coronavirus epidemic. On her Instagram page, she posted a photo with #StayatHome hashtag. …

Suspect in Ella Pamfilova’s assault detained

Suspect in Ella Pamfilova’s assault detained

Law enforcement officers detained the suspect in the robbery at CEC chairman Ella Pamfilova’s house, the representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Irina Volk, reported, noting that the detained is a native of one of the …

Will referendum on retirement age hike be held in Russia?

Will referendum on retirement age hike be held in Russia?

All-Russian referendum on raising the retirement age will be held if it is supported by citizens of the Russian Federation, the Central Elections Commission's secretary Maya Grishina said. Russian election …

Russians cast ballots in 2018 presidential election

Russians cast ballots in 2018 presidential election

This Sunday, almost 111 million Russian citizens vote for the country's next president, while the results of the vote will be announced tomorrow, Sputnik reports. Russian nationals are electing the country's head of state …

Russian CEC: Putin to get no favors in elections

Russian CEC: Putin to get no favors in elections

A total of 23 people have announced their wish to run for president in the 2018 election, the head of the Russian Central Election Commission Ella Pamfilova said, adding that all of them, including incumbent …

Russia pays last Respects to Tu-154 plane crash victims

Russia pays last Respects to Tu-154 plane crash victims

Public ceremonies of paying last respects to victims of the Tu-154 aircraft crash in the Black Sea was held in Russian cities such as Moscow, Sochi, Kazan, Khabarovsk, Yevpatoria, Bryansk and others. The funeral ceremony …

Putin to hold meetings following Duma elections

Putin to hold meetings following Duma elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold several meetings on September 23 in the follow-up of elections to the State Duma on September 18, the Kremlin press service reports. "The president will meet with …

Ella Pamfilova elected chairwoman of Russian CEC

Ella Pamfilova elected chairwoman of Russian CEC

Russia’s former human rights ombudsman Ella Pamfilova was elected the chairwoman of the Russian Central Electoral Commission, the chairman of the counting commission Yevgeny Shevchenko announced the secret …