6th State Duma

The State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the 6th convocation (Russian: Государственная Дума Федерального Собрания Российской Федерации VI созыва) is a former convocation of the legislative branch of the State Duma, Lower House of the Russian Parliament.

The 6th State Duma's composition was based upon the results of the 2011 parliamentary election.

On December 21, 2011, the parliament elected Sergey Naryshkin from the United Russia as the Chairman of the State Duma.

[1] At the same time, according to tradition, until the election of the Chairman of the State Duma, the meeting carried the oldest members of the State Duma – 87-year-old Vladimir Dolgikh (from United Russia) and 81-year-old Zhores Alferov (from Communist Party).

Some media have criticized the 6th Duma for adopting legislation which was not properly discussed, voted too quickly without consulting experts, and which may contradict the Constitution.

Identity card of a Deputy of the State Duma of the 6th convocation
Location of parliamentary factions in the 6th State Duma:
United Russia (238)
Communist Party (92)
A Just Russia (64)
Liberal Democratic Party (56)
Sergey Naryshkin was Chairman of the 6th State Duma
Dmitry Medvedev during his appointment as Prime Minister