Almazbek Atambayev, according to preliminary data, collected 68.74% of the votes in the presidental elections in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by KyrTAG with reference to the website of the CEC.
Presidental elections started in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.
The polling stations were opened at 8:00 a.m. According to the new Constitution the President of Kyrgyzstan is elected for six years and only one presidential term.
2289 polling stations opened as well as 29 polling stations in 23 countries worldwide.
Over 3 million voters are registered in the country to date.
792 international observers from 56 countries monitored the elections.