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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. http:

• mtrimpe 13y ago
  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.
  • guard-of-terra 13y ago
    You can use google translate. 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.