State Duma.
lower house of Federal Assembly of Russia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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A ruling from December 2, 2012, by the supreme court affects candidate registration and election validity in the context of the State Duma.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Protocols against a candidate were drawn up in Sochi following a December 2, 2012 ruling.Some support1 report
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The Central Election Commission used Tsifrotekh, a subsidiary of Rostelecom, while overseeing elections for the lower house of the Russian parliament.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Rostelecom protected the voting infrastructure for the State Duma against multiple cyberattacks from various international actors.Some support1 report
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United Russia secured two-thirds of the seats in the State Duma following the recent elections.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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Following the successful election, the State Duma has seen new leadership appointments, including Volodin's nomination, alongside the creation of specialized oversight committees.Some support1 report
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State Duma elections are held in Russia while the Kremlin maintains control over political mobilization.Well supported38 reports4 developments inside
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US sanctions are causing a severe economic crisis in Russia, which is reflected in the State Duma.Some support1 report
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Russia is preparing for mobilization and passing new laws related to war recruitment, according to ISW analysis.Well supported10 reports
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Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns Russian aggression and dismisses the State Duma elections as an illegal farce.Some support1 report
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Early voting has begun for an election involving the State Duma.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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President congratulates on successful election holding, noting the body achieved a strong majority.Some support1 report
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Russia claims annexation of Ukrainian regions using the State Duma, despite international bodies rejecting the claims.Some support12 reports
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The Kremlin has reengineered the State Duma into a rubber-stamp legislature, driven by the ongoing assault on Ukraine.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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The new event lists general facts about various Russian political and media entities, including the State Duma, Yabloko, and Novaya Gazeta.Well supported6 reports
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Election official killed in drone attack in Kherson region; sabotage attempts in Far East; voter turnout exceeds 74% in State Duma elections.Some support1 report
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The Center for Countering Disinformation, led by Andriy Kovalenko, is reportedly conducting elections in occupied Ukrainian territories, supporting eternal war rhetoric.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Elections are underway for the lower house of the Russian Parliament, concurrent with the impact of the West Asia conflict on international hubs like Thiruvananthapuram.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Elections for the State Duma have kicked off, with Kamchatka Krai noted as a federal subject.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Voters in Kabardino-Balkaria are demanding that the State Duma address pressing issues concerning pensions and tariffs.Some support1 report
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German federal police (BKA) is seeking Kovalev, who was sanctioned by the EU, while also noting State Duma deputy Vladislav Davankov and Novaya Gazeta Europe.Some support1 report
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Indira, a kindergarten worker in Dagestan, is involved in the ongoing State Duma elections.Some support1 report
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Alexandra Arkhipova collaborated with ECHO on research, coinciding with the State Duma appointing a Human Rights Commissioner amid the war's impact on Russian society.Some support1 report
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Medvedev denies mobilization amid Ukrainian military difficulties, linking mobilization claims to State Duma elections.Some support1 report
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The State Duma adopted a law in 2012 imposing fines for online searches, alongside news sites reporting on local administrative cases in Chechnya.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Lawmakers are being pressured to rewrite ticket rules, leading to the collapse of planned performances in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Boris Nadezhdin attempted to participate in Duma elections, highlighting the Russian state's control over the electoral process.Some support2 reports
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Yabloko candidates are competing for seats in the State Duma, with their nominees approved by the Central Election Commission.Well supported6 reports
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Yabloko opposes Russia's war against Ukraine, and a State Duma member filed a lawsuit against the party.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Putin addressed Russian legislators on national resilience while acknowledging Western attempts to undermine Russia's economy and science.Well supported27 reports1 development inside
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Gennady Zyuganov serves as the party faction leader in the State Duma.Some support1 report
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Konstantin Zatulin is the incumbent deputy in the State Duma, and the election is being held in the district of Sochi.Some support2 reports
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Sergey Lavrov's nomination reflects the trust of party leadership, noting that foreign policy requires broad support from various Duma factions.Some support1 report
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The State Duma is the legislative body for the country's governance, and Vladimir Putin represents the interests of the country as its leader.Some support1 report
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The State Duma is Russia's parliament, Alfa-Bank is Russia's largest private bank, and Anatoly Aksakov serves as the chairman of a relevant committee.Some support11 reports
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Putin signs a decree setting the election date for the State Duma, a key political development in Russia.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Volodin, Speaker of the State Duma, aims to narrow the pay gap between ministers.Some support1 report
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The State Duma is leading discussions on developing laws concerning national administration.Some support3 reports
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Around State Duma this week
News at the entities that move State Duma most-
United Russia OperationalRussian elections are underway, with United Russia reinforcing Putin's dominance and ruling the country.Moves State Duma
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Vladimir Putin StructuralThe UK maintains its policy against direct engagement with Russians while Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.Moves State Duma
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Kremlin StructuralAntti Häkkänen calls for stronger European coordination as Russia plans sabotage against EU democracy, with Kaja Kallas leading the EU response to hybrid warfare.Moves State Duma
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Central Election Commission StructuralThe Central Election Commission is operating from Bishkek.Moves State Duma
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Central Election Commission StructuralOfficial results from the Central Election Commission contrast with findings from an independent body, involving the Anti-Corruption Foundation.Moves State Duma
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves State Duma
Connections
The 33 strongest of 51, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kremlin Structural
The Kremlin exercises systematic political control over the State Duma, reengineering it into a body used to legitimize its political agenda.
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United Russia Operational
United Russia successfully wins elections and secures a dominant majority in the State Duma.
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Vladimir Putin Structural
Putin utilizes the State Duma as an instrument to legitimize his executive power and enact policy.
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Central Election Commission Structural
The Central Election Commission is the body responsible for processing and certifying the election results of the State Duma.
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Vladislav Davankov Structural
Vladislav Davankov holds the formal role of deputy speaker within the State Duma.
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Central Election Commission Structural
The Central Election Commission serves as the formal body overseeing elections that determine the composition of the State Duma.
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Yabloko Operational
Yabloko actively seeks representation in the State Duma, but its participation is heavily regulated and constrained by the Duma's electoral thresholds and authorities.
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Anatoly Aksakov Structural
Anatoly Aksakov holds the formal role of chairman of a committee within the State Duma.
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Boris Nadezhdin Transactional
Boris Nadezhdin actively sought and stood as a candidate in the State Duma elections.
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Vyacheslav Volodin Structural
Vyacheslav Volodin holds the formal and functional role of Speaker/Chairman within the State Duma.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court holds ultimate judicial authority over the State Duma regarding candidate registration, election validity, and party participation.
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Gennady Zyuganov Structural
Gennady Zyuganov holds the formal leadership role of faction leader within the State Duma.
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Ella Pamfilova Structural
Ella Pamfilova holds functional roles, including chairing election commissions, that directly feed into the processes of the State Duma.
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Rostelecom Structural
Rostelecom provides critical voting infrastructure protection for the State Duma.
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Federation Council Structural
The Federation Council serves as the upper legislative chamber whose assent is required for bills passed by the State Duma.
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Communist Party Structural
The Communist Party provides members who operate within the structure and decision-making body of the State Duma.
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Bank of Russia Structural
The State Duma creates the legislative and policy framework that governs the operations of the Bank of Russia.
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Udmurtia Operational
Udmurtia participates in elections that determine its representation in the State Duma.
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Armenia Structural
A formal, contingent relationship where A awaits an invitation from B to observe B's proceedings.
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Konstantin Zatulin Structural
Konstantin Zatulin serves as an incumbent deputy in the State Duma.
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Ministry of Defense Mentioned together
The evidence describes a legislative action taken by the State Duma, but does not define the functional relationship or coupling between the Duma and the Ministry of Defense.
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Rodina Structural
Rodina exercises regulatory oversight over processes related to the State Duma.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mentioned together
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine views the electoral processes of the State Duma as fundamentally flawed and illegitimate.
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Yury Petrov Mentioned together
A is mentioned in the same context as the State Duma's action regarding the new criminal legislation committee.
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Chechnya Structural
The Duma's legislative actions, such as passing laws regarding online searches, impacted the operational environment of Chechnya.
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Sergey Lavrov Structural
Lavrov's foreign policy requires political support from the State Duma factions for implementation.
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Kazakhstan Mentioned together
Kazakhstan's President offered congratulatory support to the State Duma regarding its elections and emphasized interparliamentary cooperation.
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Sochi Shared context
Sochi serves as the district location where the State Duma holds its elections.
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Moscow Shared context
The State Duma is located in Moscow.
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Kabardino-Balkaria Shared context
Kabardino-Balkaria is a region whose voters interact with the State Duma regarding national policy issues like pensions and tariffs.
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Alexander Sidyakin Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Alexander Sidyakin and the State Duma was observed in the provided evidence.
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Dagestan Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between Dagestan and the State Duma.
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Union Mentioned together
The relationship is not clearly defined by the limited evidence provided.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
20 events- Protocols against a candidate were drawn up in Sochi following a December 2, 2012 ruling.
- The Central Election Commission used Tsifrotekh, a subsidiary of Rostelecom, while overseeing elections for the lower house of the Russian parliament.
- Rostelecom protected the voting infrastructure for the State Duma against multiple cyberattacks from various international actors.
- United Russia secured two-thirds of the seats in the State Duma following the recent elections.
- Following the successful election, the State Duma has seen new leadership appointments, including Volodin's nomination, alongside the creation of specialized oversight committees.
- State Duma elections are held in Russia while the Kremlin maintains control over political mobilization.
- US sanctions are causing a severe economic crisis in Russia, which is reflected in the State Duma.
- Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns Russian aggression and dismisses the State Duma elections as an illegal farce.
- President congratulates on successful election holding, noting the body achieved a strong majority.
- Russia claims annexation of Ukrainian regions using the State Duma, despite international bodies rejecting the claims.
- The Kremlin has reengineered the State Duma into a rubber-stamp legislature, driven by the ongoing assault on Ukraine.
- Election official killed in drone attack in Kherson region; sabotage attempts in Far East; voter turnout exceeds 74% in State Duma elections.
- Elections are underway for the lower house of the Russian Parliament, concurrent with the impact of the West Asia conflict on international hubs like Thiruvananthapuram.
- Elections for the State Duma have kicked off, with Kamchatka Krai noted as a federal subject.
- Voters in Kabardino-Balkaria are demanding that the State Duma address pressing issues concerning pensions and tariffs.
- German federal police (BKA) is seeking Kovalev, who was sanctioned by the EU, while also noting State Duma deputy Vladislav Davankov and Novaya Gazeta Europe.
- Indira, a kindergarten worker in Dagestan, is involved in the ongoing State Duma elections.
- Alexandra Arkhipova collaborated with ECHO on research, coinciding with the State Duma appointing a Human Rights Commissioner amid the war's impact on Russian society.
- Medvedev denies mobilization amid Ukrainian military difficulties, linking mobilization claims to State Duma elections.
- The State Duma adopted a law in 2012 imposing fines for online searches, alongside news sites reporting on local administrative cases in Chechnya.
August 2026
8 events- A ruling from December 2, 2012, by the supreme court affects candidate registration and election validity in the context of the State Duma.
- Early voting has begun for an election involving the State Duma.
- The new event lists general facts about various Russian political and media entities, including the State Duma, Yabloko, and Novaya Gazeta.
- The Center for Countering Disinformation, led by Andriy Kovalenko, is reportedly conducting elections in occupied Ukrainian territories, supporting eternal war rhetoric.
- Lawmakers are being pressured to rewrite ticket rules, leading to the collapse of planned performances in St. Petersburg.
- Yabloko opposes Russia's war against Ukraine, and a State Duma member filed a lawsuit against the party.
- Gennady Zyuganov serves as the party faction leader in the State Duma.
- Konstantin Zatulin is the incumbent deputy in the State Duma, and the election is being held in the district of Sochi.
July 2026
9 events- Russia is preparing for mobilization and passing new laws related to war recruitment, according to ISW analysis.
- Boris Nadezhdin attempted to participate in Duma elections, highlighting the Russian state's control over the electoral process.
- Yabloko candidates are competing for seats in the State Duma, with their nominees approved by the Central Election Commission.
- Putin addressed Russian legislators on national resilience while acknowledging Western attempts to undermine Russia's economy and science.
- Sergey Lavrov's nomination reflects the trust of party leadership, noting that foreign policy requires broad support from various Duma factions.
- The State Duma is the legislative body for the country's governance, and Vladimir Putin represents the interests of the country as its leader.
- The State Duma is Russia's parliament, Alfa-Bank is Russia's largest private bank, and Anatoly Aksakov serves as the chairman of a relevant committee.
- Volodin, Speaker of the State Duma, aims to narrow the pay gap between ministers.
- The State Duma is leading discussions on developing laws concerning national administration.
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June 2026
3 events- Putin signs a decree setting the election date for the State Duma, a key political development in Russia.
- The State Duma passed a bill governing foreign military service.
- Russian legislators passed a bill regarding drone defense while drone strikes target Russian infrastructure during the ongoing war.