Almost 13, 500 voters in Gomel region vote for first time

11 октября 2015

By Olga Kholodovich: Voting in the Gomel region is carried out at 1,070 polling stations. Almost 13, 500 voters in the region are voting for the first time.

Each polling station offers its own cultural and entertainment programme featuring concerts, fairs, fashion shows and sports events.

Gomel region governor Vladimir Dvornik has cast his ballot and talked with journalists.

Gomel region voter lists include more than 1 million people, about 13,500 of which are voting for the first time this year. For them, the election commissions have prepared gifts.

The region is home to the largest number of polling stations – 1,070. The highest voter turnout of over 50% has been observed in the Polesye district.