2020 Russian constitutional referendum

The 2020 Russian constitutional referendum was a nationwide vote to approve changes to the country's constitution. Key amendments included allowing President Vladimir Putin to run for two more six-year terms, protecting social guarantees, and defining marriage as between a man and a woman. The referendum aimed to update legal provisions, strengthen state sovereignty, and modernize governance. Voters across Russia cast their ballots over a week, with the majority endorsing the reforms. Critics raised concerns about transparency and the electoral process, but officially, the amendments were approved, shaping Russia’s political landscape for years to come.