Vyacheslav Volodin

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Vyacheslav Volodin is the Chairman (Speaker) of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, having been re-elected for a third consecutive term in the ninth convocation. He has publicly advocated for increased taxes on palm oil and oysters, proposed selling 'privileged' license plates to fund the budget, and emphasized legislative oversight, demographic considerations in lawmaking, and the importance of regional expertise in government appointments. Volodin has also criticized Western sanctions, expressed support for President Putin, and made controversial statements about historical responsibi…

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