State Duma passes draft federal budget
Russia’s State Duma has adopted the draft federal budget for 2026 and the planning period of 2027-2028 in its third and final reading.
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Many Russians could live to 120, Golikova says
According to Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, many Russians already have the potential to live a long life, up to 120 years. Slowly aging Russians could live to 120 years, Russian Deputy Prime Minister …
MP Alexey Chepa: Russia to maintain friendship with Azerbaijan
The State Duma stated that Moscow will maintain friendly relations with Baku. It was also added that all issues would be resolved.
Vyacheslav Volodin suggests Armenia to decide who is its ally
Only 60 people work in the diplomatic mission of Russia
Vyacheslav Volodin urges Armenia to study Russian
State Duma Chairman recalled that Armenian migrants work in many areas of the Russian economy
State Duma ratifies Russia-Iran Treaty on Strategic Partnership
Russia’s State Duma (lower house of parliament) has ratified the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted the document to the State Duma in March. The treaty was signed …
State Duma session to focus on ratification of agreement with Iran
Tomorrow, April 8, the deputies of the Russian State Duma will discuss the ratification of the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran, which was submitted by Vladimir Putin, at the plenary session.
State Duma assesses US tariffs
The new US tariffs have come as a shock to European countries, while for Russia, they have confirmed the correctness of its course, State Duma Deputy Slutsky said.
Bill on ratification of Russia-Iran Partnership Treaty sent to State Duma Сommittee
The process of the Russia-Iran Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty ratification has started in the State Duma, with the corresponding bill sent to the relevant committee.
State Duma does not considers protests in Abkhazia as anti-Russian
They believe that the protests in the republic are not anti-Russian in nature
Putin holds talks with Speaker of Turkish Parliament
Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament Numan Kurtulmuş has had a meeting in Moscow today. The Turkish politician is on an official visit to Russia. He has been in Moscow for several days.
Turkish parliamentary speaker hopes to meet with Putin
Speaker of Turkey’s Grand National Assembly (parliament) Numan Kurtulmus said he was hoping to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 25 and convey greetings from Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. …
Migrant workers to be banned from bringing their families to Russia
According to Vyacheslav Volodin, the bill will be supported by the majority of deputies
State Duma considers ban on entry for migrant families
According to Volodin, responsibility for all aspects of a foreign specialist’s stay in Russia should be borne by the company that invited him
Russia's lower house speaker arrives in Iran
Speaker of Russia’s State Duma (lower house of parliament) Vyacheslav Volodin has arrived in Tehran to take part in the inauguration of Iranian President Elect Masoud Pezeshkian, Duma’s press service said. …
State Duma suggests regions regulate issue of niqab
The State Duma has proposed introducing a bill on the right of regions to ban niqabs. It is also proposed to assign the right of prohibition to educational institutions.
Volodin takes part in farewell ceremony for President of Iran
The Speaker of the State Duma took part in the farewell ceremony for Ebrahim Raisi. He conveyed a message from Vladimir Putin to Tehran. It says Iran will overcome all challenges.
Human rights official calls for niqabs ban in Russia
Head of Russia’s Human Rights Council Valery Fadeev said the government should consider a ban on wearing niqabs, a traditional Muslim veil that covers the entire face apart from the eyes. Fadeev noted that wearing face coverings …
Ban on niqabs may be introduced in Russia
The HRC proposed banning women from wearing niqabs
State Duma approves candidacies for ministerial posts
More than 10 current ministers will retain their posts in the new composition of the Russian government. In total, the State Duma approved the candidacies of 16 heads of ministries.
