MOSCOW, March 14 (UPI) -- Millions of Russians took part in elections in 76 of Russia's 83 regions Sunday, offering support for the country's various political parties, observers say.
RIA Novosti said nearly 32 million voters were able to take part in Sunday's elections, which included parliamentary voting in regions such as the Kurgan Region, the Sverdlovsk Region, the Voronezh Region and the Khabarovsk Territory.
Among the parliamentary candidates taking part in the election are members of the ruling United Russia party, as well as A Just Russia party members, Liberal Democrats and Right Cause opposition party officials.
In order to successfully be elected to regional legislatures, the political parties must earn at least 7 percent of votes in the region. In the Republic of Altai, parties must only earn 5 percent to prove successful.
RIA Novosti said Sunday's elections took place as Russia is struggling with the increasing threat of unemployment, along with increases in housing and utilities costs.
