Knowra Constitution of Russia Constitution of Russia The supreme law of the Russian Federation, adopted in 1993, that establishes state institutions, distributes public powers, and guarantees fundamental rights.
Fundamental Rights in Russia : Rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Russian Constitution and developed through Russian law. Chapter 2 sets out the rights the Constitution binds public authorities to respect.
Constitutional Amendment in Russia : The procedures for revising the Russian Constitution, which vary by chapter and type of change. The amendment rules distinguish ordinary constitutional revisions from changes to foundational chapters.
Russian Constitutional Crisis of 1993 : A confrontation between President Boris Yeltsin and Russia’s parliament that culminated in armed violence in October 1993. The crisis preceded the constitution’s adoption and shaped the new distribution of state powers.
2020 Amendments to the Constitution of Russia : A package of constitutional changes approved in Russia in 2020, affecting institutions, social policy, and presidential eligibility. The amendments substantially revised the text adopted in 1993.
Federal Assembly of Russia : Russia’s national legislature, consisting of the Federation Council and the State Duma. The Constitution establishes the two chambers and their legislative powers.
Constitutional Court of Russia : Russia’s court empowered to review whether laws and certain acts comply with the Constitution. Constitutional review provides a formal mechanism for resolving disputes about constitutional meaning.
1993 Russian Constitutional Referendum : The nationwide vote held on December 12, 1993, in which voters approved Russia’s new constitution. The constitution gained formal adoption through this vote amid the aftermath of the crisis.
2020 Russian Constitutional Vote : A nationwide vote in 2020 on constitutional amendments, conducted under a special procedure. The vote supplied public approval for the amendments, though its procedure differed from ordinary amendment rules.
President of Russia : The elected head of state of the Russian Federation, with constitutional powers over government and national policy. The Constitution defines the president’s authority, election, and relationship with other institutions.
Separation of Powers in Russia : The constitutional allocation of legislative, executive, and judicial authority among Russian state institutions. The Constitution assigns distinct powers while giving the president a prominent coordinating role.
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