The Russian parliament followed his lead, condemning the use of military force as "unacceptable and hopeless."

So far, efforts to pass such a reform have been bottled up in the recalcitrant Russian parliament.

It is also possible that the Russian parliament might become more hawkish in its attitude to foreign policy.

Its budget of 2,500 million roubles would require approval by both the military and the Russian parliament.

The Russian parliament is deeply divided and will not likely be a passive vehicle for his career.

Now a member of what's left of the Russian parliament.

The Russian parliament voted in favour of this motion the following day.

For example, a meeting of 300 voters is required to nominate a candidate to the Russian parliament.

The first Russian parliament was established in a country which had little done to prepare the ground for constitutionalism.

They have about a quarter of the seats in the Russian parliament.