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An anonymous Telegram channel called “Babai Will Call,” believed to be close to the authorities in Tatarstan, has threatened to use force against anyone who brings apples to polling station no. 1259 in Innopolis, a technology-focused town near Kazan. On 18 September, politician Dmitry Rumyantsev reported these threats, as well as pressure on local politicians Irina Nikiforova and Ruslan Zinatullin. Source: 7×7—Horizontal Russia
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An anonymous Telegram channel threatened those who would bring apples to the elections.
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