“The elections to the Moscow City Duma have passed. Perhaps the most emotional and really competitive in recent history, ”the mayor wrote on his Twitter.

Yesterday there were elections to the Moscow City Duma. Perhaps the most emotional and really competitive in all of recent history. On average, almost five candidates fought for mandates in each constituency. Passions were serious.

- Sergey Sobyanin (@MosSobyanin) September 8, 2019

He also noted that on average in each district almost five candidates fought.

Sobyanin said that following the election results, the Duma became politically more diverse.

As a result, in addition to a strong detachment of Communists, a cohort of respected parties Yabloko and Fair Russia appeared in parliament. The Duma has become politically more diverse, which in general, I hope, will benefit the city parliament.

- Sergey Sobyanin (@MosSobyanin) September 8, 2019

“Congratulations to all the elected deputies. I hope for constructive work for the benefit of our beloved city and Muscovites, ”he added.

Congratulations to all the elected deputies. I hope for constructive work for the benefit of our beloved city and Muscovites.

- Sergey Sobyanin (@MosSobyanin) September 8, 2019

Earlier, the head of the Moscow City Commission called the average turnout in the districts after processing 21%