Published on: 2026-08-28
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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To vote — elec.mos.ru
The test voting before the September elections, during which Muscovites decide the fate of the monument to A.S. Pushkin, is proceeding as scheduled. It began at 08:00 and will continue until 14:00 online at elec.mos.ru, as well as at a number of polling stations in the capital.
Citizens were invited to answer the question: should the monument to A.S. Pushkin be returned to its historical place on Tverskoy Boulevard, in honor of the unveiling of which F.M. Dostoevsky delivered his famous speech about the role of the poet in uniting Russia. The initiative to decide where the monument should stand was put forward by the Chairman of the Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation, People’s Artist of the RSFSR Nikita Mikhalkov.
The participation of Muscovites helps test the electronic voting system under conditions close to real elections and under increased loads. In addition, specialists artificially create various interferences during the process and check that the system behaves stably and correctly in all scenarios.
At the moment, no failures have been recorded, the test voting is proceeding normally, electronic votes are continuously being sent to the blockchain in an anonymous, encrypted form.
Residents of the capital with permanent registration in Moscow can participate in the test voting, evaluate its convenience, and express their opinion on the fate of the monument to Alexander Pushkin until 14:00. To make a choice online, a full account on mos.ru is required. Voting is also possible at any of the city’s 132 polling stations; a passport must be taken with you.
Testing of the capital’s electronic voting system is organized ahead of elections deputies of the State Duma and municipal deputies of the Shchukino district, which will be held in Moscow from September 18 to 20, 2026. During these days, all voting methods will also be available to voters. Online voting will take place from 08:00 on September 18 until 19:59 on September 20. Polling stations will be open from 08:00 to 20:00 on each of the three days.
As part of the campaign “#ChoosingTogether2026 – Moscow” In the “Million Prizes” program, every participant in the electronic voting in the September elections in the capital will receive from one to 50 thousand prize points. One point equals one ruble. With their help, it will be possible to get discounts on purchases from the promotion’s partners, including stores, pharmacies, cafes, and restaurants. Residents of Moscow with a full account on mos.ru who make a choice in the 2026 elections will be able to receive prizes for online voting. elec.mos.ru. Voting points earned using terminals at polling stations in Moscow will be credited to all residents of the capital, as well as to mobile voters from other regions of Russia.
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