Sovfed

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The Council of Federation (Sovfед) is the upper house of the Russian parliament, actively involved in legislative processes related to economic policy, family support, and budgetary measures. It has approved laws on mortgage holidays for families with young children and fuel market support, while also discussing reforms to divorce procedures and government spending efficiency. The body engages in debates on social issues such as youth policies, family stability, and the role of traditional values. Key figures like Speaker Valentina Matvienko have advocated for fiscal responsibility, reduced s…

Recent coverage

• Psychologist Grekova: For ideal partner communication, the '20 minutes of silence' rule is needed — Вечерняя Москва
• The Council of the Church called for not using AI when drafting legislation and in court — Ведомости
• Matvienko: No need to change the age limit for youth — Вести
• Matvienko orders review of suspension of state procurement law — Фонтанка
• Gref to tell the Federation Council about Russia's opportunities in the AI era — Коммерсантъ
• The Federation Council approved amendments to support Russia's domestic fuel market — Вести
• The Federation Council approved the law on mortgage holidays for families with children under 1.5 years old — Вечерняя Москва
• Matvienko Suggests Suspending the Government Procurement Law or Specific Provisions — Интерфакс
• We must all live frugally now: Mishustin and Matviyenko call for reducing the number of state-funded forums — Новая газета Европа
• Mishustin agrees to the idea of reducing the number of forums funded by the budget — Вести
• Butsukaya: Russia does not plan to impose fines for cohabitation outside of marriage — Вечерняя Москва
• Deputies propose easing regulations on the protection of cultural heritage sites in the zone of the Special Military Operation — Коммерсантъ
• Psychologist Miller: Russian women consider medical workers the best men for building a family — Вечерняя Москва
• Sobchak's Mother Responds to Rumors of Leaving the Federation Council — Вечерняя Москва
• Putin Holds Meeting with Permanent Members of the Russian Security Council — Вечерняя Москва
• Matvienko States Student Families Have Doubled — Коммерсантъ
• Deputies in Parliament Propose to Reduce Initial Payment for 'Family Mortgage' for Large Families — Москва 24
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