The future of the country is in the hands of the youth: the participation of young people in elections was discussed in Kazan.

      Projects like "Point of Choice" promote open dialogue, raise awareness, and make engagement in public life more conscious. An information center "Point of Choice" has opened in Kazan: at its opening, the chairman of the Central Election Commission of Tatarstan, Andrey Kondratiev, announced that in 2026, 43 thousand young residents of the republic will be able to vote for the first time. The issues of youth involvement in the electoral process and the role of the new platform were discussed during a meeting of the Expert Club. Associate Professor of Kazan Federal University, PhD in Political Science Yevgenia Khamrova noted that Tatarstan is systematically working on the political socialization of youth and is one of the first to institutionalize this approach. According to her, "Point of Choice" is becoming a full-fledged element of this system — alongside family, school, and university. The center provides young people not just with information about the electoral process, but with the opportunity to discuss it, ask experts questions about the political future of the country — a country they will have to develop. Member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation from Tatarstan, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences Olga Pavlova emphasized that the first vote for young voters is not only the realization of a civic right but also the first experience of personal responsibility for the future of the republic and the state. She considers it important that the electoral system focuses not only on organizing voting but also on open dialogue with youth. Projects like "Point of Choice" help clarify procedures, familiarize with digital services, and address arising questions. Pavlova is convinced that conscious participation in public life is built on trust and awareness. She also noted that modern youth have higher demands for the quality of public administration and respond more quickly to changes, so it is important to communicate with them honestly, professionally, and in an understandable language. The first visit to a polling station should be perceived not as a formality but as a meaningful choice that influences the future of the country. The head of the "Young Guard of United Russia" in Tatarstan, State Council deputy Ruslan Shigabudinov welcomed the revival of the "Point of Choice" project. He considers the emergence of such a platform particularly significant now, when young voters will be able to vote en masse for the first time. In his opinion, information centers clearly explain new services, remove psychological barriers, and help young people feel more confident during elections. The activist thanked the organizers and volunteers for their work. Blogger Alina Gimaltdinova pointed out the importance of simple and accessible formats for discussing elections and civic activity with youth. In her opinion, it is not enough to simply give young people the right to vote — they need help understanding how electoral processes work and what forms of participation are available. Projects like "Point of Choice" promote open dialogue, raise awareness, and make engagement in public life more conscious. "The more young people participate in the life of their republic and country, the stronger our civil society will become," she concluded.

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      In Tatarstan, mechanisms for involving young voters in the political process were discussed. In 2026, the electoral body of Tatarstan will be replenished with 43 thousand new voters. This was announced by the chairman of the republican election commission Andrey Kondratiev at the opening ceremony of the information hub "Point of Choice" in Kazan.

      The future of the country is in the hands of the youth: participation of young people in elections was discussed in Kazan. Projects like "Point of Choice" promote open dialogue, raise awareness, and make engagement in public life more conscious.

      The future begins with choice: a project for 43 thousand young voters has started in Tatarstan. An information center "Point of Choice" has opened in Kazan. In 2026, 43 thousand will vote for the first time.

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