Modernization of the institution of elections at all levels has become a top political priority after the elections to the State Duma in 2011 and Presidential elections in 2012 to recognize existing election system opaque , in some cases, limiting free expression of citizens , the legislature made ​​a partial return to the electoral arrangements that existed during the formation of Russian democracy in 1993-200 years. Currently simplified procedure for the election to the State Duma, strengthened democratic principles in the election of regional governors, is expected to return the ballot position "against all" . This is an element of modernization along with the introduction of counting procedures modern technology preventing or minimizing potential abuses . Feature of the electoral process in modern Russia acts as the active role of the higher courts , which indicates the strong position of the judiciary in protecting the rights of citizens to vote and to be elected , the appropriate judicial review procedures for the organization and conduct of elections. Conclusions arrived at by the author , are reduced to the fact that most actual directions of improving the electoral legislation are: 1) held a return to the direct election of senior officials of the RF subjects , who will direct the electoral activity in the lawful direction, as well as provide a sense of ordinary voters involvement in the formation of regional power structures , and 2) increase the term of office of deputies of the State Duma and the President assessed negatively in society , and therefore the right to give up this idea , and 3) began to increase simplicity and transparency of elections simplified procedure for the election of deputies of the State Duma with a return to system of single-member constituencies and the vote on the principle of a majority of the majority , and 4) the possibility of a return to vote against all candidates will increase the degree of democratic election procedures , increase the interest to participate in them, because it is the most opportunities for free expression even in the absence of active citizenship . This article is intended for a wide range of experts , whose research interests associated with the right to vote .

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