“Of course, I would like to address special words of gratitude to the citizens of Russia, to thank you for your trust, dear friends, for your active life position,” the Russian leader said.

He also expressed the hope that the deputies of the new convocation of the State Duma will do everything in their power to meet the expectations of voters.

Earlier, Pamfilova said that the Duma elections were held, the turnout in the country was 51.68%.

The Kremlin assessed the past vote positively from the point of view of competition, openness and honesty.