12:13, 16 September 2003

Action "For Fair Elections" is to take place in Krasnodar on September 16

The action "For Fair Election" is to take place in twenty regions of Russia. On the threshold of the elections activists of "GOLOS" is going into the streets to remind citizens that it is important to vote during elections. The main slogan of the action is "Your voice can be determinative!"

In Krasnodar, in particular, an express survey of citizens is to be conducted. They will be asked the question "Who makes elections unfair?" Leaflets calling on citizens not to neglect their suffrage and take part in the elections will be distributed as well. The round table discussion "Civil Monitoring During Elections" will be held on completion of the action.

All actions of the organization "GOLOS" are aimed at increasing citizens' participation in political processes. The purpose is to reveal and cover drawbacks and breaches of the electoral process.