[HIGHLIGHTS] The Central Election Commission called for strengthening the security of ballot boxes due to damage to ballots with ink

Russia's Central Election Commission has called for increased security at ballot boxes at polling stations. Incident occurred in Rostov-on-Don and Karachay-Cherkessia.

Both men and women were involved in this, according to Deputy Chairman Nikolai Bulaev. It was previously reported that the Russian presidential elections are being observed by about 333.6 thousand people, more than 700 observers arrived at polling station from abroad. The election is expected to take place on March 18.