Moscow to Test Online Voting System on Aug 28

On August 17, the first meeting of the Public Staff for Monitoring Elections took place in Moscow.

Consensus

A test of the online voting system in Moscow is scheduled for August 28.
The test will involve residents answering an actual question from the city's agenda to verify system functionality.
The 2026 elections in Moscow are planned for September 18–20.
Moscow residents will have multiple voting options, including online voting via mos.ru, paper ballots at registration precincts, and electronic terminals at polling stations.
A full account on mos.ru is required for online voting.
Electronic voting terminals will be available at all polling stations and in new locations such as government service centers and shopping complexes.
The first meeting of the Public Oversight Board for elections took place in Moscow.
The Public Oversight Board will monitor the election process, including electronic voting transparency.

Voting will be available from 08:00 on September 18 to 19:59 on September 20, and citizens from other regions of Russia can vote in Moscow for regional heads if they are registered in one of six regions where elections are held in 2026. — m24
Online voting will be available around the clock from 08:00 on September 18 until 19:59 on September 20. — vm
51 additional polling stations will be opened in high-traffic areas, including government service centers and shopping centers, with electronic terminals installed. — vm
The test is being conducted by the Public Oversight Board for monitoring elections, and its purpose is to ensure the system works properly during actual election days. — ntv