2020 Russian constitutional referendum Facts for Kids

Results: Green means yes and red means no

Referendum ballot

In Russia, a big vote called a referendum happened between June 25 and July 1, 2020. People voted on changes to the Constitution of Russia. The constitution is like a rulebook for the country. Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, suggested these changes in January 2020.

This vote was officially called an "All-Russian vote." This is because it followed special rules, not the usual ones for a referendum.

Russia's Big Vote in 2020
- Why Was the Vote Postponed?
- What Were the Results?
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Russia's Big Vote in 2020

The changes suggested for the constitution were very important. One of the main changes would allow President Putin to run for president two more times. Each term is six years long. This means he could stay in power for many more years.

Why Was the Vote Postponed?

The vote was first planned for April 22, 2020. However, it had to be moved to a later date. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. The pandemic made it unsafe for people to gather and vote. It was also noted that the original date was the 150th birthday of Vladimir Lenin, a famous historical figure.

What Were the Results?

After the vote, the official results were announced. They showed that about 79% of the people who voted supported the changes. This means most voters agreed with the new rules for the constitution. However, some people said there were problems or mistakes during the voting process.