# Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council reportedly to cut administrative staff by 15%

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/russias-state-duma-and-federation-council-reportedly-to-cut-administrative-staff-by-15/
- Published: 2026-11-06T10:24:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T11:50:34+00:00
- Original publisher: Meduza
- Original article: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/06/russia-s-state-duma-and-federation-council-reportedly-to-cut-administrative-staff-by-15
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Russia’s two parliamentary chambers plan central staff cuts.
- The Duma reduction could reach 20%.
- Vacancies are expected to be removed first.

## Summary

Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council plan to reduce staff in their central offices, according to sources cited by RBC. The reported cuts are intended to reduce costs and follow a wider government drive to shrink parts of the civil service.

State Duma staffing is expected to fall by about 15% to 20%, while the Federation Council’s is projected to decline by 10% to 15%; the latter is not planning mass layoffs. Vacant posts are expected to be removed first, with some older employees potentially affected. The measures stem from a decree signed by Vladimir Putin in October 2024, which requires at least a 10% reduction in certain government and court offices and directs the resulting savings towards staff bonuses. Current staffing totals for the two chambers are unknown; the Duma listed 1,482 positions in 2011.

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