“The presidential elections were even more open and democratic,” he said during a briefing at the CEC press center on the results of the work of the CIS observer mission.

His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

Lebedev noted that the elections were well organized, "good information support" was provided.

The presidential elections in Uzbekistan were held on Sunday, October 24, they were recognized as valid.

The turnout in the elections, according to preliminary data, was 80.8%.