Until the election of the Chairman of the State Duma of the meeting, the position was filled by the oldest deputy – 79 year-old of Yegor Ligachyov – according to traditions.

[1] Communist Party Liberal Democratic Party Unity Fatherland – All Russia Union of Right Forces Yabloko Regions of Russia Agro-industrial deputy group People's Deputies Outside of factions and groups In the State Duma at the 3rd convocation, two coalitions functioned at different times as the majority.

The first coalition was formed immediately after the announcement of election results, during the preparations for the first meeting of the new parliament.

During the session, the parliament consolidated pro-government forces around President Vladimir Putin: the merger of public movements "Unity" and "Fatherland" was announced,[5] which led to corresponding changes in the State Duma.

In April 2002, the newly formed majority of the State Duma cleaned house and deprived the Communists of the benefits they received at the beginning.