00:00Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the public to turn out in large numbers to vote in the state Duma
00:05elections.
00:06The president emphasized that the electoral process reaffirms the nation's unity, sovereignty and institutional strength in the face of external
00:12pressures.
00:13During his televised address ahead of the election scheduled for September 18th through the 20th,
00:17Putin stated that citizens' participation directly contributes the country's stability and success on the battlefield.
00:23The head of state noted that the election of national legislators and regional officials will strengthen public support for Russian
00:29troops
00:29and demonstrate society's resolve to determine its own destiny without foreign interference.
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