Russia Poll Turnout Reaches 51.73%

World | March 14, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
Russia Poll Turnout Reaches 51.73% Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is almost certain to win a second term in office, after poll turnout reached the crucial 50%. Photo by AFP

Turnout in Russia's presidential poll hit the crucial 50% on Sunday afternoon, leaving very few doubtful about incumbent Vladimir Putin's victory. The President faces five other candidates, but they have been going through no active campaigning. Analysts pointed out that the only thing that could stop Putin from directly entering a second mandate, could be the low turnout.

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