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Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards and commitments, the legislation should guarantee non-partisan citizen observers the opportunity to independently scrutinize the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observers
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should be amended to provide for the observation of the entire electoral process by all observers. Observers should enjoy unimpeded access to all levels of election administration at all times.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observers
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
In line with international standards and commitments, the legislation should be amended to guarantee independent and non-partisan citizen observation of the entire electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to increase the integrity and public confidence in the electoral process, the election administration should be guided by the law and principles of transparency, impartiality and independence foreseen in the law. Additional and effective safeguards should be considered to ensure full impartiality and independence of election commissions from state and local government authorities and to prevent misuse of administrative resources for partisan ends, as required by the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Additional and effective safeguards could be considered to ensure full impartiality and independence of election commissions. Further consideration could be given to provide more balanced representation of eligible political parties in election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The practical aspects of the organization of voting should be reviewed to ensure the secrecy of the vote, as provided by OSCE commitments and the law. The significance of ballot secrecy should be emphasized during training of election commissions and in voter education materials.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further promote universal suffrage, authorities should take necessary measures to facilitate unrestricted access of voters with reduced mobility to polling stations.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal safeguards against possible fraud need to be strictly adhered to by the PECs. The counting procedures and completion of results protocols should be conducted transparently, as foreseen by the law and in a manner conducive to a meaningful observation of the process. Training efforts for PEC members should be intensified, with a particular focus on voting and counting procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should take decisive action to prevent pressure on voters in elections. Cases of alleged coercion should be thoroughly and effectively investigated and individuals responsible prosecuted by the relevant authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Practical aspects of the organization of voting should be reviewed to ensure the secrecy of the vote, as provided by OSCE commitments and the law. PEC members should inform voters of their right and obligation to secrecy and the significance of ballot secrecy should be emphasized during training of election commissions and in voter education materials. Consideration could be given to introducing translucent ballot boxes.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
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