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Communist Lawmaker Accused of Inviting Sex Worker Into Russian Parliament

A video purportedly shows Denis Parfenov entering an office with a woman, who then allegedly begins to perform oral sex on him.

Russia to Allow ‘Extremist’ Maps Showing Pre-Occupation Ukraine – Reports

Mapmakers will not be punished for displaying occupied territories as part of Ukraine before their capture by Russian forces.

5 Russian Lawmakers Reinfected With Coronavirus, Duma Speaker Says

Russian authorities have until recently insisted there were no second infections in Russia.

Russia Moves to Further Curb Protests

The opposition has criticized the bills, saying they violate Russians’ constitutional rights.

Russian Lawmakers Approve Lifetime Immunity for Ex-Presidents

The State Duma strengthens lifetime immunity protections for ex-presidents as part of Putin's constitutional changes.

Pay Russian Housewives For Domestic Work, United Russia Deputy Says

Men who take care of the home while their wives go to work should also be paid, Oksana Pushkina said.

1 in 5 Russian Lawmakers Have Had Coronavirus – Speaker

Thirty-eight members of the Duma are currently hospitalized with Covid-19, including one in intensive care.

Russian State Duma Goes Partially Remote After 18 Deputies Hospitalized With Virus

State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has warned deputies against "rushing to the frontlines" during the pandemic.

10 Russian Lawmakers Hospitalized With Coronavirus

More than 50 State Duma deputies have developed coronavirus antibodies, the lower house of parliament's speaker said.

Russian State Duma to Probe Navalny’s Poisoning for Foreign Interference

Lawmakers will probe whether it was “an attempt by foreign states ... to create tensions within Russia.”

First Woman in Space Brought Down to Earth by Backlash Over Bid to Prolong Putin Rule

Valentina Tereshkova "actively took part in the show that some people are calling a state coup," one petition said.

Duma Speaker: Putin, Not Oil, Is Russia’s Greatest Advantage

“As you can see, both oil and gas can fall in price. Our advantage is Putin, and we must protect him.”

Russian Lawmakers Adopt Putin’s Sweeping Constitutional Amendments

The State Duma voted 383 to 0 in favor of allowing Putin to serve two more terms.

‘President for Life’: Putin Opens Door to Extending Rule until 2036

The Russian leader said Tuesday that he is open to a proposal that would allow him to run for president in 2024 and 2030.

Russia Eyes Early Parliament Elections Amid Putin's Power Shake-Up

The vote could take place as early as this year.

Kremlin Kicks Off Search for New Lawmakers in Reality Show-Style Contest

Do you have what it takes to become Russia's next top parliamentarian?

Russia Eyes Amnesty for Imprisoned Moscow Protesters

A draft bill in Russia's lower house of parliament would free prisoners jailed after last summer's mass opposition rallies in Moscow.

Activists Urge Russians to Vote Against Putin’s ‘Constitutional Coup’

The plea came in an open letter in Russia’s Novaya Gazeta newspaper.

opinion Sergey Radchenko

Putin’s Changes Might Set Russia on the Right Path

Political centralization has historically served as a major impediment to Russia’s democratization.

Putin Confirms Mishustin as New Prime Minister

The confirmation comes shortly after the former head of the tax service won parliament's backing.

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