State Duma
Britishnoun
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According to Russian State Duma deputy Alexander Khinshtein, one man was arrested near the vehicle, while the other three fled into nearby woods and were detained following a search.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024
At least one party - A Just Russia, which has 27 seats in the 450-seat State Duma - was willing to nominate Putin as its candidate this year.
From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2023
Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the State Duma lower house of parliament, discussed the matter with parliamentary leaders on Monday and said revoking ratification would be in the country's national interest.
From Reuters • Oct. 9, 2023
There are also multiple votes for city and municipal councils across the country and races for a few vacant seats in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023
In 1999, she began serving in the State Duma, Russia's parliament, which is similar to the US House of Representatives.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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