OREANDA-NEWS  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addressed the Russians on the occasion of the elections to the State Duma. This is reported in his official commentary, which is available to " <url>".

"Friends, voting has begun in the elections of deputies to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the ninth convocation. From today until Sunday, September 20, we all have to make an important choice for the country," the Foreign Minister said.

Lavrov recalled that Russian President Vladimir Putin had stressed the importance of these elections for Russia's future, its progressive development, security and sovereignty. The diplomat noted that the Russian leader called on citizens to exercise their constitutional right and make a responsible decision.

Earlier, Lavrov voted in the State Duma elections in electronic format.