Russia’s Tyumen to host rally calling for "fair elections"

The Tyumen regional branch of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) has announced plans to hold a rally titled “Tyumen — For Fair Elections” on October 3.

The rally will take place at the designated Hyde Park area in Komsomolsky Square, where, under Russian law, events do not require prior approval, according to the party.

“We will talk openly and publicly about how the elections in the region were conducted, with facts from election observers. There will be an open microphone — everyone will have a chance to speak,” the KPRF said.

Earlier, democratic socialist Dmitry Morozov announced plans to hold a rally protesting alleged election fraud in Udmurtia. Authorities refused to approve the event, citing the risk of structural elements of the Friendship of Peoples Monument falling because of deteriorated fastenings. Morozov appealed the decision in court, seeking to have the city administration’s refusal declared unlawful. Recent reports confirm that Izhevsk authorities rejected the planned rally, citing the monument’s condition.

Meanwhile, the Lipetsk regional branch of the KPRF is also seeking approval for a rally protesting the election results. The Communists said their faction in the regional council had been significantly reduced following the vote and described the election as falsified. The local authorities have since refused approval for the planned October 10 rally, citing another event already scheduled at the proposed venue.

By Tamilla Hasanova