The Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Tatarstan together with the Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Tatarstan, Andrei Kondratyev, held a joint briefing at the information center «Point of Choice». Discussed the protection of voters’ rights, access to polling stations and preparations for elections at all levels.

The right to vote is one of the basic rights of citizens. And our task as institutions working for the benefit of society – to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, state of health, place of residence, can enjoy this right freely.

It is gratifying to see that the country has consistently eliminated barriers to the exercise of citizens’ voting rights. Thus, already 94% of polling stations are located on the first floors of buildings. In 2025, 1,240 polling stations will be equipped with special booths for voters using wheelchairs, Braille stencils, information materials in a larger font, and video communication with a sign interpreter.

Special attention is given to those who are in detention centres. In conjunction with the Federal Punishments Service, temporary polling stations will be re-organized so that the rights of voters are also ensured there.