I don't have statistics but my colleague went to watch the referendum and 80% turnout is what he witnessed. Of course it was just one area of Simferopol.
My Russian is not that good, but doesn't this also mention some irregularities which cast some doubt on that number?
Regardless, if a single polling station in a fairly pro-Russian area, kept on its toes by (amateur) observers, gets a 75% turnout that makes an 80% turnout overall very unlikely given the boycott of the referendum by Crimean tatars.
What's your take on the 123% turnout in Sebastopol btw?
P.S. You are talking about turnout right? Because the votes being 80+% in favor is perfectly possible.
Yes there were irregularities, the process was either rough or rigged. However he was seeing a voluntary 75% turnout with exit pool showing more than 75% in favour.
Regardless, if a single polling station in a fairly pro-Russian area, kept on its toes by (amateur) observers, gets a 75% turnout that makes an 80% turnout overall very unlikely given the boycott of the referendum by Crimean tatars.
What's your take on the 123% turnout in Sebastopol btw?
P.S. You are talking about turnout right? Because the votes being 80+% in favor is perfectly possible.