Russian lawmakers under President Vladimir Putin have proven themselves nothing if not efficient.
This last session alone, the lower legislative chamber, the Duma, and the upper chamber, the Federation Council, passed nearly 2,000 laws, including a record 160 pieces of legislation by the upper house in one day last June. Despite the presence of three blocs in nominal opposition to Putin’s ruling United Russia party, most of the measures passed nearly unanimously.
Welcome to what the Kremlin calls “managed democracy,” a system that simulates democratic institutions, to some extent. Analysts say the tradition is likely to continue when Russians head to the …read more
Source: Voice of America
