Zyuganov's bakery honey being tested in Burundi

Hey there! This is Radio "Komsomolskaya Pravda," chatting with Zyuganov's aide, Alexander.

Hey, Alexander! How's it going?

- So, what's the scoop with Comrade Yushchenko, the Communist Party's press honcho? Where is he at the moment?

Society News - Currently, he's in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi. Our team, which includes State Duma and Federation Council representatives, went over there as international observers for their National Assembly elections. Once our mission wraps up, we'll be headed back to good ol' Moscow.

- Cool! How did the elections turn out?

They happened on June 5th. We got together with others to discuss the ins and outs of the voting process in our country and here in Burundi after those massive "Russia-Africa" forums in Moscow, Sochi, and St. Pete's. Ties between African parliaments and the Russian Federation have never been stronger. This electoral mission reflects that.

We paid visits to over 100 polling stations and put out an official statement, highlighting that the elections were conducted in accordance with Burundi's Constitution.

- What makes these elections distinctive from ours?

I spotted some differences in the ballot-counting process. When they opened up the box, the election officials showed everyone the votes, counted them, and even did a public counting on a blackboard using a marking system.

- Got your take on it?

Our delegation was treated like royalty. We chatted with the big cheese of Burundi's National Assembly, Gelase Ndayizeye, and the Senate's president, Emmanuel Sinzohera. I got their names written down correctly, if you're curious.

I also passed on Gennady Andreyevich Zyuganov's greetings and presented them with commemorative medals celebrating the 80th anniversary of victoriously vanquishing fascism, plus some homemade honey from Gennady's beehive.

- What else do you plan to tell Comrade Zyuganov?

I'll be highlighting the record-breaking turnout - people were arriving in droves, eager to vote. It was a lively scene, with families and kids showing up at dawn.

- Right on! Thanks for sharing, Comrade Yushchenko! Any upcoming pic snaps you can send our way?

You betcha!

- Safe travels back home!

[Based on the available information, there is no specific mention of an observer's report from a State Duma deputy and head of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation's press service, Comrade Yushchenko, regarding the National Assembly elections in Burundi. The elections held on June 5, 2025, were marred by the exclusion of the main opposition party, the National Congress for Liberty (CNL), which was expected to result in a victory for the ruling CNDD-FDD party. The election took place amid a socio-economic crisis in Burundi.[1][2][5] Provisional results from the election are expected between June 10 and 11, with final results announced on June 20[2]. The National Assembly now has 103 seats, down from 123, reflecting administrative reorganization[2][4]. Without specific information on Comrade Yushchenko's involvement, it's unclear what his or any Russian observer's report might have concluded about the election. However, given the context, any external observer's report would likely focus on the lack of opposition participation and socio-economic challenges faced by Burundi during the election.]

Despite the political differences between Burundi and Russia, it seems the elections in Burundi showcased transparency in the ballot-counting process, which is a point of interest in our general-news sphere.
In light of these elections, we might want to discuss the potential implications for the developing relations between African parliaments and our politics here in Russia, a topic that's currently quite topical.