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Polling stations for Abkhazia’s presidential election open in Russia’s Moscow, Cherkessk

A total of 152 polling stations have been opened in Abkhazia’s 35 districts on the election day

MOSCOW, February 15. /TASS/. Distant polling stations for citizens of Abkhazia to vote in the early presidential elections opened in the Russian cities of Moscow and Cherkessk in the early hours of Saturday.

The early presidential election in Abkhazia is held on February 15. Five candidates are vying for the presidency: Adgur Ardzinba, Robert Arshba, Oleg Bartsits, Badra Gunba, and Adgur Hurhumal.

A total of 152 polling stations have been opened in Abkhazia’s 35 districts on the election day.

Former President Aslan Bzhania resigned on November 19, 2024 amidst an internal political crisis. Vice President Badra Gunba served as acting president before registering as a presidential candidate.

After becoming an official candidate on January 10, he went on vacation and now Valery Bganba, who was acting prime minister, is acting president in his place.