Matvienko pointed out the lack of isolation of Russia using the example of elections. She noted that when sending out invitations, Russia did not even expect such a wide response.

Earlier, Vice Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev said that more than 200 international observers would come to the Russian presidential elections. On March 4, at the Central Election Headquarters of Russian presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, a meeting was held between the co-chair of the headquarters, Maryana Lysenko, and the head of the CIS observer mission.