Ryzhkov was first elected in 1993 and later headed a group of deputies from Russia's Choice (Выбор России), the main pro-Kremlin party under Russian President Boris Yeltsin. In 1997, he was elected Deputy President of the State Duma, becoming the youngest Speaker in its history.
Ryzhkov was first elected in 1993 and later led a group of deputies from Russia's Choice (Выбор России), which was the main pro-Kremlin party during Boris Yeltsin's presidency. In 1997, he was chosen as Deputy President of the State Duma, becoming the youngest Speaker.