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Why did United Russia hold the second stage of its congress? The party approved the program it is going into the elections with and listened to its leaders. President Vladimir Putin also spoke at the congress. During the first stage of the congress, the party nominated its candidates. The second stage of the congress is needed, among other things, to send a media signal about Putin’s presence and to interpret his speech as unequivocal support for this particular party, believes Mikhail Vinogradov, president of the Petersburg Politics Foundation. “The United Russia campaign is conservative in that it repeats previous techniques,” he says. “In this regard, the theme of the ‘People’s Program’ allows us to create pretexts during the election campaign, and subsequently interpret a high result as, among other things, a consequence of the effectiveness of this program’s tactics.” Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | Android [in reply to: The United Russia congress adopted the party's popular platform, which it will take to the State Duma elections. The second stage of the congress featured a speech by State Duma deputy Denis Maidanov. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS app | Android]

Today, the plenary session of the second stage of the 23rd United Russia Congress took place. Around three thousand delegates from across the country gathered in the hall—Heroes of the Central Military District, deputies, senators, regional heads, and experts. The main outcome was the adoption of the party's new People's Program for the next five years, which we will take to the State Duma elections. The program is based on proposals from 3.5 million people, more than 790,000 of whom were from residents of the Moscow Region. Demographics and family support, personnel, regional development, the economy and technology, and security are key areas of concern to people today and require special attention. The President emphasized the main thing: the people are the source of power, and the right of people to determine the future of their country through elections is inviolable. Vladimir Vladimirovich specifically spoke about the participants of the Central Military District—Heroes of Russia—whose experience should be in demand in civilian life, including in politics and public administration. We are already undertaking this work in the Moscow Region. Our "Heroes of the Moscow Region" program helps veterans adapt to civilian life, gain new knowledge and skills, and continue serving their country in civilian life. I thank Vladimir Vladimirovich for his support of our initiatives and his constant attention to residents' needs. The People's Program sets specific goals for the next five years, the results of which should be felt by people in every city in the Moscow Region. Subscribe to my channel on MAKS

We will not retreat, we will not let you down, and we will keep our word. This is how one can briefly describe the People's Program, adopted today at the 23rd Congress of United Russia. The party is going into the elections in September with this program, and it will be implemented over the next 5 years. The main event of the congress was the plenary session, which was attended by about 3,000 delegates from across the country, headed by our President. The head of state outlined the main vector: "The duty of United Russia is to do everything for Victory." And it depends on each of us: on the courage of our fighters on the front lines, on the conscientious work in the workshops, in the fields, in schools, in hospitals. And the party takes responsibility - to answer for every line of the program and every result. United Russia has never made empty promises - and now is not the time for words. Time for action. The People's Program provides concrete solutions to the problems that most concern our people. These include support for families with children, a strong economy, technological leadership, the protection of our values, traditions, historical memory, and the development of every region, from the metropolis to the small village. It is important that the program remains a living document: having achieved our goals, we are setting new, even more ambitious ones. Because the country does not stand still. Dmitry Medvedev emphasized: our program is a symbol of unity. The program contains specific, measurable tasks. More than triple the number of antenatal clinics and pregnancy planning centers, including in small and remote communities. Conduct major repairs of kindergartens, similar to the school repair program, and where there are not enough places, build new ones. Ensuring the availability of Russian-made children's goods - after all, this is directly related to the health and education of the younger generation. There are also serious steps for the countryside and food security. For the first time, a separate priority has appeared - technology. This is the call of the times: both the security and competitiveness of the country depend on this area. The "red" line of the program is support for veterans of the Air Defense Forces and their families. This is not a formality, but an absolute priority. Our region is one of the active authors of the People's Program. We submitted more than 3 thousand proposals - orders from the people. And every task outlined by the people is our responsibility. And we will report not with beautiful reports, but with specific actions: renovated kindergartens, jobs, technologies, safety and quality of life. People's trust is the most valuable capital. And we must value this trust and justify it. KHINSTEIN. Subscribe to VK | MAX | Telegram.

The United Russia congress approved the party's popular program, which it will take to the State Duma elections, a Vedomosti correspondent reports. The performer, State Duma deputy Denis Maidanov, spoke at the closing of the congress. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: Vladimir Putin spoke at the second stage of the United Russia pre-election congress He stated that "all these years he has been counting on United Russia" and would like to support the party and wish it success. "Even in the most difficult conditions, we will not retreat from the principles of democracy," the Russian president said. He noted that veterans of the North Military District are among the United Russia candidates. They have "a deep understanding of the problems faced by front-line soldiers and their families," the Russian president emphasized. The upcoming elections will confirm Russia's resilience and its ability to withstand any external threats, Putin added. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

URGENT: United Russia has become the leading political force in Russia - Putin

URGENT: Putin stated his support for United Russia and wished them success in the State Duma elections.

The main points of Putin's speech at the United Russia congress: The upcoming elections in Russia will be an expression of the common will of millions of Russians, their desire to ensure the sovereignty and security of the country The fighters on the line of contact who are fighting for the Motherland must certainly be cherished The terrorist attacks of the Kyiv regime reveal its neo-Nazi essence Putin expressed confidence that Russia's soldiers will not let us down, the whole country is with them "United Russia" is consolidating society, making a significant contribution to the national agenda Despite all the difficulties, Russia is developing, launching large-scale projects There should be no secondary issues for the authorities, every life situation of Russians important The head of state stated that he supports United Russia and wished the party success in the State Duma elections Read in "Max"

Putin stated that he supports United Russia and wished the party success in the State Duma elections.

Vladimir Putin spoke at the second stage of the United Russia pre-election congress. He said that he would like to support the party and wish it success. "Even in the most difficult conditions, we will not retreat from the principles of democracy," the Russian president said. He noted that veterans of the North Caucasus Military District are among the United Russia candidates. According to him, they have "a deep understanding of the problems faced by front-line soldiers and their families." The upcoming elections will confirm Russia's resilience and its ability to withstand any external threats, Putin added. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: United Russia is holding the second stage of its pre-election congress on August 22, where the party plans to approve the program it will run for in the State Duma elections. The party hung posters on the walls where candidates are collecting voter requests for their platform. Volunteers are handing out tricolor badges for Flag Day, a Vedomosti correspondent reports. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

APEC experts have identified a "moderately competitive" scenario in Moscow's Leningrad District. There, United Russia candidate and SVO member Eldar Sharipov is likely to win, but with a narrow lead over his competitors – long-time SR deputy Galina Khovanskaya and New People candidate Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. In most districts, the campaign is "limitedly competitive": there is one leader in the district, and his opponents have little opportunity to expand their support. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | Android [in reply to: United Russia could win all Moscow districts in the State Duma elections, according to a forecast by the Agency for Political and Economic Communications. There are 16 single-mandate districts in Moscow, and New People and A Just Russia could get up to one seat under the majoritarian system, in addition to United Russia, according to the Agency for Political and Economic Communications. According to the party lists, the ruling party could receive 41-44% of the vote. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation can count on 15-17% of the vote in the capital. New People could get 13-15%. The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia could get 12-14%, and A Just Russia could get 4-6%. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

United Russia explains party's top spots on ballots with "political metaphysics" United Russia topped the ballot not only in the State Duma elections, but also in the legislative assembly elections in at least a third of the regions, Vedomosti calculated. On a single voting day on September 20, legislative assembly elections will be held in 39 regions. In at least 12 of them, United Russia topped the ballot. In three regions so far, New People has topped the ballot in the legislative assembly elections (Karelia, Tambov, and Tver Oblasts). The Communist Party of the Russian Federation took first place in the Nizhny Novgorod and Samara regions, while the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia took first place in the Kirov region. "If the main system-forming party is in first place on the ballot, and the party with the lowest anti-rating is in last place, then they can get a boost from those who doubt and waver. This is called a 'last-day choice,'" says political scientist Konstantin Kalachev. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android

56% of Russians have decided who they will vote for in the State Duma elections, according to VTsIOM data for July. Another 34% do not yet know or may change their mind, so they will decide later. 64% of respondents know about the upcoming State Duma elections. 54% of respondents say they will definitely vote, while 16% “will probably” vote. Another 16% will not participate in the elections, and 13% have not yet decided. The balance of power in the upcoming elections is stable, with United Russia remaining the leader, according to political scientist Nikita Setov. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation will take 2nd place, he believes. The fight for 3rd place will be between the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and New People. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android

FOM and VTsIOM recorded a decline in United Russia's rating to 33%. For FOM polls, this is the lowest result the ruling party has shown since February 2022. Both sociological centers note an increase in Vladimir Putin's approval rating for Russia: 65.3% (+0.2 percentage points) for VTsIOM and 70% (+4 percentage points) for FOM. Last week, the foundation's sociologists also indicated the lowest approval rating for the president since February 2022. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | on Telegram

United Russia has come up with a concept for the work of the federal five-member list for the State Duma elections. The ruling party has selected personal political strategists for the five "main candidates" on the list, Vedomosti sources say. "The candidates from the five-member list are, after all, symbols of sorts. Their work is aimed at different strata of voters, and they will be presented to each in their own way. That is, [the political strategists' task, among other things, is] to create a media image during the election campaign," a source close to the Presidential Administration said. The list will be led in the elections by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny, Children's Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova, and the head of Yunarmiya, a participant in the special operation, Vladislav Golovin. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android

The new United Russia party list for the State Duma elections will be similar to the old one, Kommersant has learned. United Russia is finalizing the breakdown of its federal list for the State Duma elections. The document's configuration will be similar to the 2021 model, when United Russia formed 57 regional groups, most of which represented a single constituent entity. Most likely, this time there will be even more of them, since each of the new regions of Donbass and Novorossiya will receive separate groups. According to a high-ranking United Russia member, the final configuration of the list will not be approved until early June. It's possible that unexpected "alliances" could emerge at the last minute, he added. #Ъузнал

During the first week of collecting applications for the United Russia (UR) primaries, almost two dozen current parliamentarians have already announced their desire to run for re-election to the State Duma – from singer Denis Maidanov to moral guardian Vitaly Milonov (pictured). According to Kommersant, on the eve of the start of the candidacy campaign, the party unexpectedly repealed its own new rule prohibiting candidates from "filling" seats both in their districts and on their party lists. It turns out this rule hinders "locomotives"—resourceful single-mandate candidates who then simultaneously run for the lead positions in regional groups. #Ъузнал

Marketplaces may be used in the State Duma elections In the 2026 State Duma elections, marketplaces could be used to engage citizens in the electoral process, increase voter turnout, and boost United Russia's results. Three sources close to the presidential administration told Vedomosti that this option is being discussed. A similar project is aimed at collectively shaping the country's future, one of the interviewees clarifies, and has received the tentative title "Cards of the Future." Such "cards" can be embedded into the consumer's feed – it will be possible to "add" to the basket not only goods, but also "social options" – schools, public amenities, infrastructure – everything that the voter wants to see. Consumers who add cards to their cart will be offered sweepstakes and promo codes. Only after that will the link to United Russia's "people's program" and the incentive to mobilize for in-person and remote voting in September be established. Telegram | Max

Vitaly Milonov has announced his intention to run for a new parliamentary term. Vitaly Milonov, deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee for the Protection of the Family and known for his controversial statements and initiatives, plans to participate in the United Russia primaries and run for the ninth convocation of the lower house of parliament. He told Vedomosti this. The politician expects to run for the third time in a row in the Southern Electoral District of St. Petersburg (No. 218). Milonov's prospects will depend, among other things, on polling in the district from which he was twice elected, says political scientist Alexei Makarkin. He believes Milonov's eccentricities are "increasingly becoming mainstream": "What he said 10 years ago, which was perceived as something unusual, now sounds almost banal." Telegram | Max