The election commissions in the Russian Federation can postpone the vote in emergencies

the law on expansion of powers of the Cabinet during emergencies appeared normal on the right of election commissions to defer the conduct of elections and referendums.

This decision the commissions will make when administering high alert or emergency throughout the country or on the territory of the constituency. The vote may be postponed if there is a threat to the life or health of the voters.

In case of cancellation of the election, MPs and authorities continue until the cancellation period of a state of emergency and election of new members.