Copenhagen, 7 July 2021
Memorandum on the OSCE PA Observation of the
September State Duma Elections in the Russian Federation
OSCE PA Election Observation Mission
The State Duma elections are planned to take place in the Russian Federation in September 2021. Following a
decision of the CEC and in accordance with the legal provisions applicable, the voting has been extended to
three days and will take place on 17, 18 and 19 September. In anticipation of an invitation to observe these
elections, the OSCE PA President has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission to these important
elections to work closely with the expected teams of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Council of Europe
Parliamentary Assembly.
Nomination and Appointment of Parliamentary Observers
In accordance with the attached OSCE PA Election Observation Guidelines, national Delegations wishing to
nominate their members to participate in this mission are kindly asked to complete and return to the
International Secretariat at ([email protected]) as soon as possible, but no later than
Friday 20 August 2021
the following:
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The Delegation Nomination Form,
An Individual Observer Nomination Form for each nominated observer,
A signed Statement of Nominated Election Observer for each nominated observer,
A signed Code of Conduct for each nominated observer,
A signed Accreditation Form for each nominated observer
(will be distributed separately),
A copy of the photograph page from each nominated observer’s passport,
A photograph.
Please note that in accordance with the Guidelines nominated observers are not part of an observation mission
before they have been appointed by the OSCE PA President. The International Secretariat will communicate
the list of observers to delegations that have forwarded nominations following appointment by the OSCE PA
President. Due to registration procedures, we may not be able to accommodate those who register after the
deadline.
Accommodation
Parliamentary briefings will be held in-person in Moscow on Thursday,16 and Friday,17 September 2021. The
Temporary OSCE PA Headquarters will be located in Moscow as well. The International Secretariat of the
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will distribute the details on the recommended hotel for accommodation as
soon as possible.
Briefing on Mission for new OSCE PA observers
We kindly invite new members to attend the Briefing on the Mission aimed at providing useful information on
the general framework of PA observation missions. The briefing is open to all OSCE PA observers, but
participation is expected for new observers. Further details will be communicated to new observers.
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