PETROPAVLOSK-KAMCHATSKY, March 14. /TASS/. The presidential election is an important event, which determines Russia’s further development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a video address to the nation ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

"The results [of the election] will directly influence the country’s development in the coming years. This is an important, momentous event," he said. "That is why, as the incumbent head of state, I think it necessary to address you today."

The Russian Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, officially designated March 17, 2024 as the day of the presidential election. The Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) then announced that voting will take place over three days on March 15-17.