Chairman

Viacheslav Volodin invited foreign parliamentarians to observe elections in September

The parliamentary elections in Russia will be held on 17-19 September 2021

Viacheslav Volodin: we will not implement the ECHR judgment requiring recognition of same-sex marriages

On July 16, the Council of the State Duma adopted a statement “On the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights requiring recognition of same-sex marriages in the Russian Federation”, as said the Chairman of the State Duma Viacheslav Volodin

Viacheslav Volodin criticized calls not to recognize Russian and Chinese COVID-19 vaccines and called them “irresponsible and short-sighted stance”

The Chairman of the State Duma wrote in his Telegram channel that “the lack of constructive cooperation between countries contradicts the principles of protection of interests of citizens, peace and well-being of Europe”

Viacheslav Volodin proposed to discuss the issue of countering foreign interference at the CSTO PA meeting

The CSTO PA Chairman, Chairman of the State Duma noted the necessity to respect the national legislations of sovereign states, based on traditions and culture

Opening address by Chairman of the State Duma Viacheslav Volodin at the CSTO PA Council meeting

Viacheslav Volodin announced creation of the institution of the CSTO PA partner states

He stressed that it would help to increase the efficiency and openness of the Assembly

Viacheslav Volodin and Mir Rahman Rahmani discussed issues of Russia-Afghanistan cooperation

Meeting was held within the framework of the working visit of the Chairman of the State Duma to Dushanbe, where was also held the meeting of the CSTO PA Council

The CSTO PA Council discussed issues of protecting historical memory and countering common external threats

Meeting of the CSTO PA Council was held on July 1 in Dushanbe

The CSTO PA Council condemned terrorist attacks in Afghanistan and called on the country's political forces for reconciliation

The corresponding statement was adopted in connection with the deterioration of the situation in immediate proximity to the southern borders of the CSTO member states

Viacheslav Volodin proposed to increase accountability for rehabilitation of Nazism in the CSTO states

The Chairman of the State Duma said that the Organization’s member states should do everything to preserve the truth about the Great Victory of the Soviet multinational people

Viacheslav Volodin met with Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli of Tajikistan Rustami Emomali

Meeting was held on July 1 during the working visit of the delegation of the State Duma to Dushanbe

Chairman of the State Duma met with President of Tajikistan

Meeting of Viacheslav Volodin and Emomali Rahmon was held on July 1 in Dushanbe during the working visit of the Chairman of the State Duma to the Republic of Tajikistan

Chairman of the State Duma discussed with Speaker of Althingi inter-parliamentary cooperation between Russia and Iceland

Viacheslav Volodin and Steingrímur J. Sigfússon agreed to enhance inter-parliamentary cooperation on Arctic issues

Viacheslav Volodin noted China’s experience in creating a stable and strong government system

China’s example once again demonstrates what may be achieved on the basis of the party-political system which has proved its effectiveness. The Chairman of the State Duma is convinced that it would lead to even greater achievements in the future

Viacheslav Volodin called on international organizations to condemn the UK’s actions in the situation with HMS Defender

The Chairman of the State Duma wrote in his Telegram channel that “attempts to keep quiet and to sweep that incident under the rug are simply another evidence of double standards”

Viacheslav Volodin called the PACE resolution on Crimea biased and offensive

The Chairman of the State Duma stressed that Russian parliamentarians “have the right to address the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to introduce a ban on entry to Russia for a parliamentarian who prepared a report on the Crimean Tatars”. That issue will also be discussed at the meeting with the Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament on June 29

The 60th session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Belarus and Russia was held today

Parliamentarians from Russia and Belarus discussed preparation of model legislation

Viacheslav Volodin urged international organizations to put issue of protection of rights and freedoms of citizens in order

Chairman of the State Duma stressed the need to monitor by representatives of PACE and OSCE not only the actions of the Ukrainian authorities and analyze the results, but also to monitor the situations in other states

Viacheslav Volodin: President proposed a new agenda for Europe and the USA at SPIEF

A citizen is a priority on this agenda, as the Chairman of the State Duma told reporters following the events of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Chairman of the State Duma: dialogue between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden is necessary

Viacheslav Volodin noted the role of the Russian President in ensuring global security and that his role was undeniable