"Maybe 86% are happy with everything?": Russians disappointed with predictable election results
Russians are expressing widespread disappointment with the results of the recent elections and the low voter turnout. According to preliminary data, the United Russia party is once again leading the vote nationwide.
Low turnout and disappointment in compatriots
The Central Electoral Commission has not yet published the final election results, but the ruling party's victory is already clear. Citizens are actively posting videos on social media, mocking the situation or expressing deep disappointment in their fellow citizens' reluctance to change anything.
In particular, a resident of the Leningrad region, Sima turned She draws attention to the paradox between people's real discontent and their passivity on election days. She believes that citizens are willing to stand in line but ignore the opportunity to express their position.
And then we wonder why 80% vote for a party that doesn't suit 80% of my circle. They stand in line for gas, but they can't vote to ensure that gas always runs. But we don't even pretend to be this way and can't present ourselves as a society that disagrees. At times like these, I wonder if maybe 86% of the population really is happy with everything and doesn't want to change anything.
"900 People Simply Didn't Show Up": Observations from Polling Stations
Other social media users who observed the process from the inside agree with the voter's conclusions. Observer Darina from Yaroslavl said Olga,that the main backbone of those who came to her polling station were pensioners who voted for the current government.
Moreover, she recorded extremely low turnout among the region's residents. Of the 1,300 registered voters at the polling station, approximately 900 ignored the vote entirely.
Of the 1,300 forms submitted, 900 people simply didn't show up to vote! The results will be in tomorrow or the day after, and many people will complain that those people won, not these.
Fears of mobilization and calls for emigration
Consequently, many citizens and public figures don't expect any positive changes after the election results are tallied. Former Yabloko candidate from Yakutsk, Anatoly Nogovitsyn produced a video message calling on young people ready to leave the country.
According to him, the authorities will likely interpret United Russia's strong showing as popular support for the military course. Therefore, the politician fears a new wave of mobilization will be announced in the near future.
So I appeal to all young people who don't want to be mobilized. Think about how to avoid mobilization. Forewarned is forearmed. If you have the opportunity to leave, do so.
As a result, amid such concerns, the number of ironic videos on social media has increased, showing creators hastily packing their bags and heading to airports.
