Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The Russian Federal Assembly is the national legislature of Russia. It consists of two houses, the Federation Council and the State Duma, which work together to pass laws and make decisions for the country.
This is one of the houses in the Russian Federal Assembly. It represents regional interests and consists of representatives from each region (subject) of Russia.
The other house in the Russian Federal Assembly. It represents popular interests and consists of members elected by citizens through proportional representation.
A general term referring to a body or group responsible for making laws. In this case, it refers specifically to the Russian Federal Assembly as a whole.