The Kremlin pushed hard for a high turnout to give greater legitimacy to Putin's historic fourth term. Here's some public reaction to the result.

ANNA PIROZHKOVA ECONOMIST "I wanted him to win. I think with such a president our country will develop and grow, and everything will be fine."

YURI ANDRUSHENKOV CONSTRUCTION WORKER "Given that I was serving in the army, I am very glad that our army have risen. I am for peace and kindness; I am for Vladimir Putin."

VERONIKA FILATKINA STUDENT "This year, it was my first time casting a vote at the presidential elections. I have been waiting for this moment for a long time. I wanted to give my vote to Vladimir Putin. I respect and appreciate him. The way the elections were and how I was following it, how I was waiting for the results of the elections - they're all unforgettable emotions that I'll remember for life."