In Russia polling stations staff are paid, though not much. Often they are picked from people working in public institutions like schools, hospitals, social aid

In Russia polling stations staff are paid, though not much. Often they are picked from people working in public institutions like schools, hospitals, social aid centers. Theoretically they are appointed by political parties (so that each member represents different party) but this is mostly formal. For example, I saw a staff list where there were 3 people with same surname (probably relatives) at the same polling stations representing 3 different parties.