Russians vote in Dar to elect their country’s leader

Russian citizen casts his vote at the Russian Cultural Center in Dar es Salaam

What you need to know:

Over 300 people are expected to cast their votes in Dar es Salaam in today's polls that pit President Putin against Seven other contestants.

Dar es Salaam. Voting is underway at the Russian Cultural centre where Russians who live and work in Tanzania are casting their votes.

The atmosphere is relaxed and though there are no long queues the turn up has been impressive.

Over 300 people are expected to cast their votes in Dar es Salaam in today's polls that pit President Putin against Seven other contestants.