Map of the Russian Political System Map of the Russian Political System arranged according to influence Executive power Legislative power Flows of influence Federation Council State Duma Presidential Regional Envoys President of Russia Cabinet of Ministers Major Financial and Industrial Groups. Oligarchs Security Council Federal Security Services Russia’s Regions(Governors) Judicial System Structure Major Political Events September 8, 2008 No sanctions on Russia from EU September 8, 2008 Break-up of majority coalition gives start to another heated political season August 25, 2008 Russia-Georgia stand-off: political battle place August 25, 2008 Russia’s parliament to discuss Abkhazia's and South Ossetia's independence August 25, 2008 Khodorkovsky fails to secure release August 18, 2008 Medvedev’s first 100 days: A promising start August 11, 2008 Putin moves to strengthen anti-monopoly law August 4, 2008 Medvedev signs anti-corruption plan: One of the key reforms takes shape July 21, 2008 Government looking to improve conditions for small business July 21, 2008 Khodorkovsky asks for grant of parole: test for new Russian president 1 2 3 4 5 © 2008 Renaissance Securities (Cyprus) Limited. All rights reserved. Regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (License No: KEPEY 053/04). Privacy Policy   Terms and Conditions   Disclaimers   Disclosures