Presidential elections in Russia

Russia’s presidential elections are held every six years, where eligible voters choose the president through a direct popular vote. Candidates typically include political parties and independents, with the winner needing more than 50% of the vote. If no candidate achieves this initially, a runoff between the top two candidates takes place. The president is responsible for executive leadership, foreign policy, and national security. The electoral process is overseen by election commissions, but concerns about fairness, media influence, and political competition have been raised. Overall, it’s a national event that determines the country’s leadership for the coming term.