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Russian Federation
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Political Structure and Governance
The Russian Federation is a semi-presidential republic governed under the Constitution of the Russian Federation. It is composed of 89 federal subjects, including 22 republics, 9 krais, 48 oblasts, 3 federal cities, 1 autonomous oblast, and 6 autonomous okrugs.
The head of state is the President, who is directly elected for a term of six years. The President appoints the Prime Minister, who heads the federal government. The legislative branch is bicameral, consisting of the State Duma (lower house) and…