Vladimir Putin noted significant renewal of State Duma candidates from United Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the winners of the preliminary voting from the United Russia party and stressed that the list of candidates for the State Duma had been seriously updated.

"[The Party] is not avoiding an open and honest conversation with people. It is willing to consult them, support their initiatives and understand their criticism. The goal of the preliminary voting is not just to select candidates but primarily to promote the party's continuous development and involve the biggest possible number of supporters, fellow thinkers, smart, purposeful, and caring young people", the head of state said.

According to the chairman of the party, Dmitry Medvedev, many of those who actively showed themselves during the pandemic took part in the primaries.

At a meeting with candidates and public figures, the party's program was discussed, which will be approved at the congress on June 19. It will also be considered at the regional level.

Earlier, the Bashinform News Agency reported the results of the preliminary intra-party voting in Bashkiria.