Narusova Reappointed Senator from Tuva
Ludmila Narusova was reappointed as senator from Tuva by regional leader Vladislav Khavalыga, continuing her role in the Russian Federation Council. The appointment followed reports that her tenure might end, despite her long-standing political career.
Consensus
- Ludmila Narusova was appointed as a senator from Tuva.
- The appointment was made by the head of Tuva, Vladislav Khavalыga.
- The appointment was formalized through a decree published on the Tuva government website.
- Narusova has previously served as a senator from Tuva, with a break between 2010 and 2016.
- She has been a senator from Tuva since 2016, and her term was renewed in 2021.
- The appointment occurred on September 29.
- Narusova is the widow of Anatoly Sobchak, former mayor of St. Petersburg.
Points of divergence
- Narusova served as senator from Tuva from 2002 to 2010, and again from 2016 to 2021. — fontanka
- Narusova served as senator from Tuva for 16 years in total, with a break from 2010 to 2016. — tg_echoonline_news
- Narusova has served as senator for over 20 years, including time in the Senate from 2002 and again from 2016. — meduza
- In August, Khavalыga presented three candidates for senator, including Narusova, Suren Bady, and Alexander Adygbay. — vm
- In August, Khavalыga included Narusova in a list of three candidates for senator. — vedomosti
- Narusova was first elected to parliament in 1995 from St. Petersburg, and later ran in 1999 from Bryansk Oblast. — kommersant
- Narusova publicly opposed several laws, including those on pension reform, 'foreign agent' legislation, and constitutional amendments. — tg_echoonline_news
- Narusova was one of three senators who abstained in 2020 on constitutional amendments, including the 'reset' of presidential terms. — meduza
- In July, media reported on alleged messages from Narusova's daughter, which led to accusations by Vladimir Solovyov. — tg_echoonline_news
- The authenticity of the alleged messages from Narusova’s daughter was not confirmed. — meduza
- In October 2025, Svetlana Kirillova, widow of General Igor Kirillov, was appointed senator from Kostroma Oblast. — vm
Coverage (7 sources)
- Narusova again became a senator from Tuva — Фонтанка
- Ludmila Narusova again became a senator from Tuva. Since 2002 she has held this post for 16 years — ЭХО / Новости
- Ludmila Narusova retained her post as a senator from Tuva. She has served in the Federation Council for more than 20 years — Meduza
- Narusova again became a senator from Tuva — Вести
- Head of Tuva endowed Narusova with powers of a senator in the Federation Council from the region — Вечерняя Москва
- Narusova retained her post as a senator from Tuva — Ведомости
- Ludmila Narusova retained her post as a senator from Tuva — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
- Lyudmila Narusova
- Tuva
- Vladislav Khovalyg
- Council of Federation
- Russia
- Bryansk Oblast
- Republic of Tuva
- Tuva
- Commerzant
- Saint Petersburg
- Widow of Anatoly Sobchak
- Moscow
- Sovfed