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The Russian Constitution has been ratified at least twice: first in 1978, and again in 1993. Since then, several amendments have been proposed, including in 2008, 2014, and 2020.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of ratification | 25 December 1993 |
| Number of amendments since ratification | 14 |
| Number of amendments in 2008 | 4 |
| Number of amendments in 2014 | 10 |
| Number of amendments in 2020 | Not specified |
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What You'll Learn
- The Russian Constitution was ratified in 1993, and has been amended several times since
- Amendments require a two-thirds supermajority vote in the State Duma, a three-fourths supermajority vote in the Federation Council, and ratification by two-thirds of the 85 regional legislatures
- The 1993 Constitution is one of the longest-standing in Russian history, second only to the Soviet Union's 1936 Constitution
- The 1993 Constitution abolished the Soviet system of government
- The 2020 amendments to the Constitution altered sections on presidential terms, social policies, and the role of Russian law over international law
The Russian Constitution was ratified in 1993, and has been amended several times since
Since the ratification of the Constitution in 1993, several amendments have been proposed. In 2008, four articles were changed to extend the presidential and State Duma terms, as well as to require an annual report by the prime minister for the Duma members. In early 2014, eight more amendments were ratified and one was repealed, resulting in the abolition of the High Court of Arbitration and the adjustment of prosecutor assignments. In mid-2014, two more articles were changed to allow the president to choose up to 10% (17 members) of the Federation Council.
The latest significant reform occurred in 2020, marked by extensive amendments that altered various sections, including presidential terms, social policies, and the role of Russian law over international ones. According to Articles 136 and 108, amendments to the provisions of Chapters 3–8 require the same approval as a federal constitutional law, that is, a two-thirds supermajority vote in the State Duma (the lower house), a three-fourths supermajority vote in the Federation Council (the upper house), and ratification by two-thirds of the 85 regional legislatures of the federal subjects (57 regional ratifications are required for an amendment to come into effect).
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Amendments require a two-thirds supermajority vote in the State Duma, a three-fourths supermajority vote in the Federation Council, and ratification by two-thirds of the 85 regional legislatures
The Russian Constitution was ratified in 1993 and has been amended several times since. Amendments require a two-thirds supermajority vote in the State Duma (the lower house), a three-fourths supermajority vote in the Federation Council (the upper house), and ratification by two-thirds of the 85 regional legislatures of the federal subjects. This means that 57 regional ratifications are required for an amendment to come into effect.
The State Duma is the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, the country's national legislature. The Federation Council is the upper house. The two houses work together to pass laws and make decisions on behalf of the Russian people.
The Russian Constitution has been amended several times since its ratification in 1993. In 2008, four articles were changed to extend the presidential and State Duma terms and require an annual report by the prime minister for the Duma members. In early 2014, eight more amendments were ratified and one was repealed, resulting in the abolition of the High Court of Arbitration and the adjustment of prosecutor assignments. In mid-2014, two more articles were changed to allow the president to choose up to 10% (17 members) of the Federation Council.
The latest significant reform occurred in 2020, marked by extensive amendments that altered various sections, including presidential terms, social policies, and the role of Russian law over international ones.
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The 1993 Constitution is one of the longest-standing in Russian history, second only to the Soviet Union's 1936 Constitution
The current Russian constitution was ratified in 1993, and is one of the longest-standing in the country's history. The only constitution to have been in place for longer was the 1936 Constitution of the Soviet Union, which was in effect until 1977. The 1993 Constitution was drafted by the 1993 Constitutional Conference, which was attended by over 800 participants. It was adopted by national referendum on 12 December 1993 and enacted on 25 December 1993. The 1993 Constitution abolished the Soviet system of government.
Since 1993, the Russian Constitution has been amended several times. In 2008, four articles were changed to extend the presidential and State Duma terms, and to require an annual report by the prime minister for the Duma members. In 2014, eight more amendments were ratified and one repealed, resulting in the abolition of the High Court of Arbitration and the adjustment of prosecutor assignments. Two more articles were changed in 2014 to allow the president to choose up to 10% (17 members) of the Federation Council. The latest significant reform occurred in 2020, marked by extensive amendments that altered various sections, including presidential terms, social policies, and the role of Russian law over international ones.
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The 1993 Constitution abolished the Soviet system of government
The Russian Constitution was ratified in 1993, and has been amended several times since. The 1993 Constitution abolished the Soviet system of government.
The 1993 Constitution was one of the longest-standing constitutions in Russian history, second only to the Soviet Union's 1936 Constitution, which was in effect until 1977. The 1993 Constitution was drafted by the 1993 Constitutional Conference, which was attended by over 800 participants. It was adopted by national referendum on 12 December 1993 and enacted on 25 December 1993. The 1993 Constitution came into force at the moment of its official publication, and abolished the Soviet system of government.
The 1993 Constitution stipulated a four-year term and a maximum of two terms in succession for the president. However, the current constitution decrees a six-year term. The four-year term was in effect while Vladimir Putin served his first and second terms; with the two-term limit, he was barred from the presidency.
Since the ratification of the 1993 Constitution, several amendments have been proposed. In 2008, four articles were changed in order to extend the presidential and State Duma terms, as well as require an annual report by the prime minister for the Duma members. In early 2014, eight more amendments were ratified and one repealed, resulting in the abolition of the High Court of Arbitration and the adjustment of prosecutor assignments. In mid-2014, two more articles were changed in order to allow the president to choose up to 10% (17 members) of the Federation Council. The latest significant reform occurred in 2020, marked by extensive amendments that altered various sections, including presidential terms, social policies, and the role of Russian law over international ones.
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The 2020 amendments to the Constitution altered sections on presidential terms, social policies, and the role of Russian law over international law
The Russian Constitution was ratified in 1993, and since then, several amendments have been proposed. The 2020 amendments altered sections on presidential terms, social policies, and the role of Russian law over international law. The changes to presidential terms included an extension from four to six years, and the removal of the two-term limit. This allowed Vladimir Putin to serve a third term.
In 2008, four articles were changed to extend the presidential and State Duma terms and require an annual report by the prime minister for the Duma members. In 2014, eight more amendments were ratified, one was repealed, and two more articles were changed. The 2014 changes abolished the High Court of Arbitration, adjusted prosecutor assignments, and allowed the president to choose up to 10% (17 members) of the Federation Council.
The 2020 amendments were approved by a two-thirds supermajority vote in the State Duma (the lower house), a three-fourths supermajority vote in the Federation Council (the upper house), and ratification by two-thirds of the 85 regional legislatures of the federal subjects. The amendments were introduced by an executive order signed by Putin on 3 July and took effect on 4 July.
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Frequently asked questions
The Russian Constitution has been ratified once, in 1993.
Since 1993, there have been several amendments to the Russian Constitution. In 2008, four articles were changed. In early 2014, eight more amendments were ratified and one repealed. In mid-2014, two more articles were changed. In 2020, there were also extensive amendments.
The 2008 amendments extended the presidential and State Duma terms and required an annual report by the prime minister for the Duma members.
The 2014 amendments abolished the High Court of Arbitration and adjusted prosecutor assignments. They also allowed the president to choose up to 10% (17 members) of the Federation Council.
