Ms. Purnima Anand, President of BRICS International Forum and an electoral expert from the Republic of India, along with other foreign observers, visited the "Eternal Fire" memorial and the hero alley in Simferopol today. They arrived at this place to pay tribute to the people who defended Crimea.

Purnima emphasized the importance of elections as they showcase a new modality of democracy. "The more important thing is that I am in Crimea, and this is the first territory that took the initiative to join Russia in order to preserve its culture and its values," Purnima said.

She further stressed the significance of these elections, not only for Russia but for the whole world. Purnima expressed her desire to see Crimea prosper and remain peaceful. She reiterated the importance of Crimea's decision to join Russia, which she believes has helped preserve its culture and values.

Most notably, Purnima and the other observers were struck by the festive mood of the voters, reflecting the cultural vibrancy of the region. This visit and the observations made by the international observers underscore the global interest in Crimea's political and cultural journey.