Constitutional changes made public
Published: 22 January, 2009, 03:01
Russians are getting their first look at the country's constitution after changes extending the presidential and parliamentary terms were introduced last year.
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The decision to amend the Russian Constitution has been approved by the country's Federation Council and will now be forwarded to the president.
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Published: 22 January, 2009, 03:01
Russians are getting their first look at the country's constitution after changes extending the presidential and parliamentary terms were introduced last year.