7th State Duma small parties were also able to pass in addition to the four major parties in the State Duma. Both parties have one Deputy, and they are not included in one of the factions. The Rodina party received representation in the State Duma, the first since 2003. Also in the State Duma was the party of Civic Platform, which participated in the elections for the first time. On September 26, 2016, fractions distributed positions of heads of committees. Forthcoming by-elections in vacant constituencies. 7th State Duma The State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the seventh convocation
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