President Putin visited polling station No. 2151 in Moscow's Gagarinsky District and cast his vote in elections for deputies of local self-government bodies.
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Vladimir Putin cast his vote during municipal elections in Moscow. |
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Question:
For whom have you cast your vote?
President of Russia Vladimir Putin:
This is secret information.
Question:
Do you know these candidates?
Vladimir Putin:
Yes, I do.
Question:
Did you follow the election campaign?
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President Putin visited polling station No. 2151 in Moscow's Gagarinsky District. |
Not really.
Question:
Mr. President, will Russia offer aid to Cuba following Hurricane Irma?
Vladimir Putin:
Yes, we are ready. Emergencies Minister Vladimir Puchkov has already offered help. We are prepared to help.
Remark:
Thank you.
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Vladimir Putin voting during municipal elections in Moscow. |
Where do I know the candidates from – well, I've read their biographies in advance.
Question:
So, it was an informed choice?
Vladimir Putin:
Yes, it was.
Remark:
As you can see, voter turnout is rather low.
Vladimir Putin:
I can see it, yes. But there are many of you here.
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Russian President visited polling station No. 2151 in Moscow's Gagarinsky District. |
Our turnout is 100 percent as usual.
Vladimir Putin:
Not bad at all. That journalists are showing interest in municipal elections is also a very important thing.
Remark:
But this isn’t the case with residents.
Vladimir Putin:
There are going to be more, the day is still young.
Remark:
After they watch the news about your taking part.
Vladimir Putin:
We will see.
All the best to you!