How Russia's State Duma built a nation's legal foundation over 30 years
Over its more than three decades in existence, the lower house of Russia's parliament has adopted over 12,000 federal laws, including foundational legal codes that govern key areas of public life.
In an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin outlined the legislative achievements of the lower chamber over its 33-year history. According to the data provided, lawmakers across eight convocations have approved more than 12,000 federal laws, RBK reports.
Volodin clarified that these legal acts were not rushed through: each document underwent thorough debate, often marked by heated discussions, the search for compromise, and the alignment of positions among different stakeholders. The ultimate goal of this process, he emphasized, was to build a legal framework that serves the nation's development.
Among the most significant accomplishments, the Duma speaker highlighted the adoption of Russia's core legal codes—the Civil, Labor, Family, Tax, Criminal, Land, and Housing Codes. These documents, Volodin noted, laid the groundwork for regulating essential social relations in modern Russia.
When considering new legislative initiatives, he added, priority was always given to common sense and a sense of accountability to voters. Volodin had previously stressed that lawmakers' role extends beyond merely passing laws—their primary mission is to identify and resolve the real-world challenges citizens face in their daily lives.
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