Over 5,600 individuals prepared for observing upcoming elections in Krasnodar region

In the Krasnodar region, over 5,600 volunteers have completed special training to serve as public observers for the upcoming elections on September 12, 13, and 14. These dedicated individuals are eager to ensure transparent and fair elections, playing a crucial role in monitoring compliance with the law by all election participants.

The training curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including observer ethics, business communication and psychology basics, methods and principles of public observation, electoral legislation, and the recent changes in the law. The volunteers are also equipped with the "Golden Standard" checklists, which they will use to monitor compliance with the law and procedures at polling stations.

Public observers will be present at polling stations from opening to closing, and until the protocol is signed on September 14. Their mission is to monitor compliance with the law by all election participants, and they are politically neutral and impartial, unlike observers sent by candidates and parties.

The volunteers are active individuals who are willing to invest their time and effort in ensuring the elections are conducted fairly. They will familiarise themselves with voter lists at polling stations and homes, and participate in monitoring mobile home voting.

Training seminars for public observers are being held in all municipal districts of the region, organised by the Public Chamber of Krasnodar Krai. The press service of the Public Chamber has announced these seminars, emphasising the importance of public observers in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.

Many of the volunteers report feeling like they've gained a new profession after the training sessions. They have the option to share their experiences as observers on their social media platforms, fostering transparency and public engagement in the electoral process.

Public observers are not allowed to campaign or assist voters in deciding who to vote for, nor are they allowed to help voters mark their ballots, even if asked. They are also not allowed to participate in decisions made by the local election commission.

Despite a lack of information available about the Public Observers involved in the elections from August to September 2021, or the organisation that trains these observers, one thing is certain: the dedication and commitment of these volunteers in ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process in the Krasnodar region is commendable.