Russian Duma election turnout anomalies in 12 regions, 8 unexplained

Preliminary CEC data shows turnout surges of over 10 percentage points in 12 Russian regions compared to 2021 Duma elections, with eight lacking clear legal explanations. Experts cited by Agentstvo attribute the anomalies to falsification, though this remains an allegation pending independent verification. The pattern suggests potential electoral manipulation in a national vote, which could affect political legitimacy and stability.