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…

Events

• Western countries may ease sanctions against Russia in their own…
• Visa-free travel between Russia and the US or EU is ruled out in the…
• The document introduces three ratings for behavior: 'model behavior'
• FSO to Conduct Annual Exercises in Moscow Oct 21-23
• Matvienko Calls for Halt to Private University Licensing
• Matvienko suggested boldly abolishing outdated specialties in…
• Estonia says NATO can block Russia in hours
• Municipal head of the capital, Sergey Sobyanin
• Spokesperson of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko stated…
• Russia awaits programmers, electricians, and food service workers…

Recent coverage

• It's very scary to be sick. How Russia is cutting healthcare spending — Idel.Реалии
• Western countries may ease sanctions against Russia in their own interests, but unlikely to fully abandon them. About this... — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Former Senator Weinberg thanked colleagues from the Federation Council for assistance — Вести
• Kosachev excludes visa-free travel to the US and EU for now — Ведомости
• Visa-free regime between Russia and USA or EU in foreseeable future excluded, deputy chairman of Federation Council stated in TASS interview... — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Plans to upgrade the system for rating students' behavior — Фонтанка
• Annual exercises of the FSB will be held in Moscow from October 21 to 23. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
• In the Federation Council, doubts were expressed that AI development will accelerate the transition to a shortened work week — Москва 24
• Matvienko suggested boldly abolishing outdated specialties in universities — Вести
• In the Federation Council, it was proposed to analyze the number of benefits upon admission to universities — Вести
• Matvienko proposed suspending licensing of private universities — Ведомости
• Matvienko proposed suspending licenses for private universities — Фонтанка
• Matvienko proposed suspending licensing of private universities — Дождь (Telegram)
• So much money as five regions of the Central Federal District actually pay. Acting head of Udmurtia complained about tax distortion... — Idel.Реалии
• Former ambassadors Kelin and Meshkov may become deputy heads of the Committee of the Federation Council — Ведомости
• Committee of the Federation Council supported the federal budget project for 2027-2039 years — Вести
• In the Federation Council, they called on Estonia to soberly assess its own strengths rather than hide behind NATO — Вести
• Matvienko congratulated Putin on his 74th birthday — Вести
• Speaker of the Federation Council proposed optimizing non-tax payments for business — Интерфакс
• Djabarov: external intervention will be taken into account when amending Russian laws — Вести