Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin

Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, proposed organizing military training camps for deputies instead of vacations.

Consensus

Vyacheslav Volodin proposed organizing military exercises for members of the State Duma instead of vacations.
Volodin suggested that deputies should be closer to the Armed Forces and better understand military construction.
The Ministry of Defense was asked to consider the proposal, with Volodin offering to prepare lists of participants.
Volodin emphasized that politicians do not have official vacations.
The Ministry of Defense expressed readiness to coordinate dates, timing, and character of the exercises.
Volodin stated that participation in military drills would lead to more responsible consideration of defense-related legislation.

In October 2025, deputies passed a law enabling voluntary mobilization of citizens for protecting critical infrastructure, including energy, transport, and oil refineries. — vedomosti
The State Duma adopted a law on July 22, 2025 (the same day as the speech), clarifying who can sign military service contracts during mobilization or wartime. — interfax