Russian State Duma Committee Chairs Summarize Legislative Work as Session Nears End
As the eighth convocation of the Russian State Duma approaches its final plenary session, committee chairs have taken the opportunity…
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Former Russian G20 Sherpa Svetlana Lukash May Become Senator
Svetlana Lukash, who previously served as Russia’s sherpa to the G20, has been nominated to potentially become a senator representing…
Medvedev Responds to Potential EU Travel Ban on Special Operation Participants
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council and former President, has issued a sharp response to discussions within the…
Presidents by Vocation: Countries Where Leaders Were Never Elected
Throughout modern history, numerous nations have experienced prolonged periods where their heads of state came to power through means other…
Putin’s Approval Rating Exceeds 71% According to Latest Russian Poll
Recent polling data released by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion (VCIOM) reveals that President Vladimir Putin’s…
Why Putin Disagreed with Tokayev on Freezing the Ukraine Conflict
During recent diplomatic exchanges, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev raised the possibility of freezing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, referencing the…
Three Decades of Russia’s State Duma: A Statistical Journey Through Parliamentary History
Over the past thirty years, Russia’s lower house of parliament has undergone significant transformations, evolving from a fledgling democratic institution…
Vladimir Putin Arrives in Omsk for Interregional Cooperation Forum with Kazakhstan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the Siberian city of Omsk, where he is scheduled to participate in a…
“One Would Have to Be Insane to Threaten Russia’s Western Outpost”: Kaliningrad Governor Speaks on Region’s Future
The Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast has delivered a robust defense of Russia’s westernmost territory, marking the region’s 80th anniversary with…
Why Filimonov and Sobchak Needed Each Other: A Calculated Political Move
In a surprising turn of events, the Governor of Vologda Oblast, Georgy Filimonov, has agreed to give an interview to…