The Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Russian: Председатель Совета Федерации Федерального собрания Российской Федерации), also informally called Speaker (спикер), is the presiding officer of the upper house of the Russian parliament.

It is the third highest position, after the President and the Prime Minister, in the government of Russia.

The Federation Council may decide to hold a secret ballot using the electronic system.

Candidates for the post of Chairman of the Federation Council senators offered.

For all candidates who have consented to stand, held a discussion during which they act at the meeting and answer questions from senators.