Russian vote show just over 28 percent were opposed Putin staying in power until 2036
Russian vote show just over 28 percent were opposed Putin staying in power until 2036
Russian constitutional vote show 71 percent of the country supported the proposed amendments while just over 28 percent were opposed.
The amendments are major updates to Russia's most important legal document.
Wednesday marked the final day of in-person voting in the referendum with turnout reaching 65 percent.
The 206 amendments range from social issues like pensions to rules for government officials. The one that has received most media attention redefines eligibility for the presidency.
In theory it would allow President Vladimir Putin to run for office two more times potentially staying in power until 2036.
all-Russian vote took place over a week and for the first time ever in Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod voters were allowed to cast their ballots online.
The amendments were already approved by the legislature before being put up for a national vote.
Other changes include the regular indexation of pensions for inflation and a guaranteed minimum wage above subsistence level the definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman a ban on top government officials from holding foreign passports and restricting future presidents to serving only two terms.
