CEC is ready for a possible referendum on pension changes MOSCOW, 29 Sep — RIA Novosti. CEC ready to hold a referendum on changes to pension legislation, if it takes place, to date the office has received 101 applications for the issue, said the head of the Central election Commission, Ella Pamfilova. Upstairs “We have prepared seriously for the referendum, if it happens,” — said Pamfilova at the meeting of the CEC. According to her, the purpose of the referendum is really possible in February 2019. “The day of the vote (on the referendum) can be Sunday from 7 April to 12 may 2019… We are ready in all aspects, including the financial aspect — what it means, what to do, any amendments to the budget to make”, — said the CEC head. According to her, the office has received notification 101 from 67 regions of the Russian Federation with