Moscow. June 18. INTERFAX.RU — Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to address to compatriots on the eve of the main day of voting on amendments to the Constitution, which is scheduled for July 1, reported “Interfax” two-informed source.
“the President plans to appeal to the citizens to once again personally to clarify the meaning of amendments to the Constitution. It will happen one day after the Victory Parade on 24 June,” the source said.
Another source of “Interfax” said that “among the possible dates is considered on 29 and 30 June and the days immediately preceding the date of the ballot”.
“the Subject of changes in the Basic law, the President will address and in an interview for a documentary RTR for the 30th anniversary of the new Russia, which will be shown on 22 June,” according to sources of the Agency.
Besides, according to interlocutors of “Interfax”, on the eve of voting the head of state is scheduled important meetings dedicated to the support of citizens and businesses.
the Vote on constitutional amendments scheduled for 1 July, it will be held within a period of six days prior to that date. It was during these six days will be possible to vote electronically. With the initiative about carrying out of voting on amendments in January this year was made by the Russian President during his address to the Federal Assembly. After discussion of the amendments working group March 11, the state Duma adopted in the final reading the presidential bill. On the same day it was approved by the Federation Council, then the document was supported by the legislative assemblies of all subjects of the Russian Federation. The results of this review, 14 March, the upper house of Parliament adopted a resolution and sent it to the President.
Putin has signed a decree and appointed a date for a vote April 12, but in connection with the pandemic coronavirus President in a televised address to the citizens on 25 March said that the vote should be postponed.
the Amendments will enter into force only if approved on the national ballot.
