March 23, 2011 the head of the Central Election Commission of Russia Vladimir Churov said that the CEC is interested in cooperation with "traditional" religious organizations and intends to continue the practice of reporting to leaders of these organizations, launched in 2007 . Representatives The Central Election Commission will meet with religious figures on the eve of the elections federal level and to acquaint them with the course of election campaigns.
This statement was made by V. Churov after a meeting with the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Kirill. Sources