The chairman of the federation council is appointed by the president. Constitution of the Russian Federation

12.10.2020

State power in Russia is exercised by the President, the Federal Assembly (Russian Parliament), the Government and the courts. These are the highest bodies of state power in the Russian Federation (Russian Federation).

The president

The President is the head of state; he does not belong to any branch of government.

The President is the guarantor of the Constitution, determines the main directions of the state's domestic and foreign policy, and represents Russia within the country and in international relations. A Russian citizen who is at least 35 years old and has permanently resided in Russia for at least 10 years can be elected president. The presidential term is 6 (six) years; the same person cannot serve as president for more than two consecutive terms. The President, usually in a solemn atmosphere, addresses the Federal Assembly with annual messages on the situation in the country and the main directions of domestic and foreign policy. The President is the supreme commander of the country's armed forces. He issues decrees and orders and has immunity (he cannot simply be taken into custody, arrested, etc.).

Powers of the President of the Russian Federation:

1) appoints, with the approval of the State Duma, the Chairman of the Government

2) decides on the resignation of the Government

3) forms and heads the Security Council

4) approves the military doctrine of the Russian Federation

5) forms the Presidential Administration

6) appoints:

a) authorized representatives of the President

b) the high command of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

c) diplomatic representatives of the Russian Federation

7) calls elections of the State Duma

8) dissolves the State Duma

9) calls a referendum

10) signs and promulgates federal laws

11) addresses the Federal Assembly with an annual message on the situation in the country

12) manages the foreign policy of the Russian Federation

13) introduces martial law in the country

14) resolves issues of citizenship and granting political asylum

15) grants pardon

Legislature

Legislative power in Russia is exercised by the Federal Assembly - the parliament of the Russian Federation. Russian laws are adopted here. First they are written in the State Duma, and then sent for discussion to the Federation Council. After approval by the Federation Council, the law is sent to the President for signature.

The Federal Assembly consists of two chambers: upper and lower. The upper house of parliament is the Federation Council (its members are called senators), the lower is the State Duma (its members are called deputies).

The Federation Council is formed from representatives of the legislative and executive authorities of the constituent entities of the federation, which allows taking into account the interests of the regions. All citizens of the Russian Federation are represented in the State Duma through deputies; the State Duma consists of 450 people.

The State Duma is elected for a term of 5 (five) years. A citizen of the Russian Federation who has reached the age of 21 can be elected as a deputy of the State Duma. The Federation Council and the State Duma meet separately. Meetings of the Federation Council and State Duma are open.

1) Approval of changes in borders between constituent entities of the Russian Federation

2) Approval of the presidential decree on the introduction of martial law and a state of emergency

3) Resolving the issue of the possibility of using armed forces outside the territory of the Russian Federation

4) Calling presidential elections

5) Removal of the president from office

6) Appointment to position:

a) Constitutional Court of the Supreme Court

b) Prosecutor General

c) Deputy Chairman of the Accounts Chamber

Powers of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation:

1) Giving consent to the President for the appointment of the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation

2) Resolving the issue of trust in the Government of the Russian Federation

3) Hearing of annual reports of the Government of the Russian Federation on the results of its activities

4) Appointment to positions:

a) Chairman of the Central Bank

b) Chairman of the Accounts Chamber

c) Commissioner for Human Rights

5) announcement of amnesty

6) bringing charges against the president to remove him from office

Executive branch

Executive power in Russia is exercised by the Government. The Government is headed by the Chairman of the Government ( international word- Prime Minister). Today the Prime Minister of Russia is Dmitry Medvedev. The State Duma considers the candidacy of the Chairman of the Government within a week. If the candidacy of the Chairman of the Government is rejected three times, then the President appoints the Chairman of the Government, dissolves the State Duma and calls new elections. The Prime Minister determines the main directions of the Government's activities and organizes its work. The resignation of the government is accepted or rejected by the President. The question of trust in the government is raised by the Federation Council.

Powers of the Government of the Russian Federation:

1) Develops and submits the federal budget to the State Duma for consideration

2) Ensures the implementation of a unified financial, credit and monetary policy, as well as a unified policy in the field of culture, science, education, healthcare, social security, and ecology

3) manages federal property

4) implements measures to ensure the country’s defense and state security

5) implements measures to ensure the rule of law, the rights and freedoms of citizens, protect property and public order, and fight crime

Judicial branch

Judges in the Russian Federation can be citizens who have reached 25 years of age and have at least 5 years of work experience. Judges are independent and subject only to the Constitution. Judges are irremovable and inviolable. The proceedings in the courts are open. The Constitutional Court consists of 19 judges. The Constitutional Court resolves cases regarding the compliance of federal laws and regulations with the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in civil, criminal, administrative and other cases under the jurisdiction of courts of general jurisdiction.

Powers of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation:

1) resolves cases on compliance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation:

a) federal laws, regulations of the President of the Russian Federation, the Federation Council, the State Duma, the Government of the Russian Federation;

b) constitutions of republics, charters, as well as laws and other normative acts of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, issued on issues related to the jurisdiction of public authorities of the Russian Federation and the joint jurisdiction of public authorities of the Russian Federation and public authorities of constituent entities of the Russian Federation;

c) agreements between government bodies of the Russian Federation and government bodies of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, agreements between government bodies of constituent entities of the Russian Federation;

d) international treaties of the Russian Federation that have not entered into force;

2) resolves disputes about competence:

a) between federal government bodies;

b) between government bodies of the Russian Federation and government bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation;

c) between the highest state bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation;

3) on complaints about violations constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens and, at the request of the courts, verifies the constitutionality of the law applied or to be applied in a particular case;

4) gives an interpretation of the Constitution of the Russian Federation;

5) gives an opinion on compliance with the established procedure for bringing charges against the President of the Russian Federation for high treason or committing another serious crime;

6) takes legislative initiatives on issues within its jurisdiction.

Resolution of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation on calling the presidential elections of the Russian Federation on March 18, 2018. From this moment on, the election campaign begins in Russia. The TASS-DOSSIER editors have prepared material on the powers of the head of state.

The powers of the Russian president are determined by Articles 80-93 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, adopted on December 12, 1993. According to Art. 80 of the Basic Law, the President of Russia has the status of “head of state,” “guarantor” of the Constitution, human and civil rights and freedoms. It occupies a special place in the system of power and is not directly included in any of its three branches (executive - the government of the Russian Federation; legislative - the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation; judicial - the courts of the Russian Federation).

At the same time, the head of state can make decisions only within the framework of the current Constitution and federal laws. The President of the Russian Federation is elected for a term of six years and cannot hold the highest position in the country for more than two consecutive terms. His decrees and orders are binding throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation.

National security

The President is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and he also has the right to appoint and dismiss the high command of the Russian Army and Navy. In the event of aggression (or its immediate threat) against the Russian Federation, the head of state has the right to introduce martial law throughout the country or in its individual localities. Also, in the event of attempts at armed rebellion, mass unrest, man-made or environmental disasters, and other circumstances, the president may declare a state of emergency.

In both cases, he is obliged to immediately inform both chambers of the Federal Assembly of his decision. Within 48 hours, the introduction of martial law must be approved by the majority of members of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation (a state of emergency must be approved within 72 hours).

According to Art. 106 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the president does not have the right to declare war or make peace. This is the exclusive competence of the Federation Council. The head of state forms and heads the Security Council of the Russian Federation. This advisory body includes the chairmen of the chambers of the Federal Assembly, the head of government, the ministers of the security bloc and foreign affairs, the head of the Presidential Administration, etc. The Security Council prepares for the head of state the main documents in the field of national security, in particular, the military doctrine of the Russian Federation, which is approved by the president.

Foreign policy

As the head of state, the President of the Russian Federation represents the country in the international arena. He directly manages the foreign policy of the Russian Federation, determines its main directions (in particular, in the message to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation), and negotiates with the leaders of foreign states and international organizations. For international treaties ratified by the State Duma to enter into force, the signature of the Russian President is required.

The head of state exercises general management of the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. After consultations with the relevant committees of both houses of parliament, he appoints and recalls Russian diplomatic representatives in foreign states and international organizations. The President of the Russian Federation also accepts credentials and letters of recall from foreign diplomats.

Executive branch

The President of the Russian Federation determines the main directions of the country's domestic policy. According to the Constitution, he has the right to preside over government meetings. 19 departments (out of 72 included in the government structure) are directly subordinate to the head of state, including the ministries of the security bloc, justice, foreign affairs, the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring, the Federal Archival Agency, etc.

The President plays a decisive role in the formation of the new Cabinet of Ministers. With the consent of the State Duma, he appoints the chairman of the government. At the proposal of the prime minister, the head of state approves the structure of the cabinet and appoints deputy prime ministers and federal ministers. Makes decisions on the appointment of heads of law enforcement agencies, as well as on the resignation of heads of ministries. In addition, according to the Constitution, the president has the right to dismiss the entire government based on considerations of political necessity.

In addition to the Cabinet of Ministers, the President of the Russian Federation forms his own Administration, which ensures the activities of the head of state and monitors the implementation of his decisions. The structure of the Presidential Administration includes 21 departments (including domestic and foreign policy), assistants and advisers, as well as authorized representatives of the president (and their offices) in the federal districts.

The President presents to the State Duma a candidate for appointment to the post of Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and also raises the question of dismissing him from office before the lower house of parliament.

The head of state is also an arbiter in the event of disagreements between federal and regional authorities; he can use various conciliation procedures for this (organization of negotiations, arbitration courts, etc.). The President has the right to suspend acts of executive authorities of constituent entities of the Russian Federation if they contradict the Russian Constitution, federal laws or violate the rights and freedoms of man and citizen. The final decisions on such issues are made by the courts.

Legislature

The President of the Russian Federation has the right of legislative initiative, including on issues of revision of the Russian Constitution. Federal laws adopted by both houses of the Russian parliament come into force only after they are signed and promulgated by the head of state.

On issues of special national importance, the president can call a popular vote - a federal referendum.

Since 2014, the Russian president has received the right to appoint no more than 10% (17 people) of the members of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation (the remaining senators are representatives of the legislative and executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation).

The head of state calls elections to the State Duma. He can also dissolve the lower house of parliament in three cases:

If the deputies three times reject the candidates submitted by the president for the post of chairman of the government;

If the Duma again expresses no confidence in the government within three months;

If the Duma refuses to trust the government when the question of such trust was raised before it by the Prime Minister.

Courts and prosecutor's office

The head of state submits to the Federation Council candidates for appointment to the positions of judges of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts of the Russian Federation. He also has the right to directly appoint judges of other federal courts. In the Russian prosecutor's office, the president's competence includes the appointment and dismissal of prosecutors of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, etc. In addition, the head of state submits to the Federation Council for approval candidates for the post of prosecutor general and his deputies.

Other powers

The Russian President resolves issues of citizenship of the Russian Federation and the provision of political asylum to foreign citizens and stateless persons who have made a corresponding request to the authorities of the Russian Federation. The President has the right, by his decrees, to pardon convicts, that is, to release them from further serving their sentences or to commute the sentence passed by the court. The competence of the head of state also includes awarding citizens of the Russian Federation with orders and medals, as well as conferring the highest military and highest special ranks.

Impeachment procedure (removal from office)

According to the Constitution, the President of the Russian Federation has immunity. However, if accused of treason or committing another serious crime, he can be forcibly removed from office by the Federation Council and also put on trial. The State Duma (two-thirds of the votes of deputies) brings charges against the highest official, then it is considered by the Supreme and Constitutional courts. The final decision to remove the president from office is made by the Federation Council (at least two-thirds of the votes) within three months from the moment the accusation is brought.

On the appointment of the presidential elections of the Russian Federation on March 18, 2018. From this moment on, the election campaign begins in Russia. The TASS-DOSSIER editors have prepared material on the powers of the head of state.

The powers of the Russian president are determined by Articles 80-93 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, adopted on December 12, 1993. According to Art. 80 of the Basic Law, the President of Russia has the status of “head of state,” “guarantor” of the constitution, human and civil rights and freedoms. It occupies a special place in the system of power and is not directly included in any of its three branches (executive - the government of the Russian Federation; legislative - the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation; judicial - the courts of the Russian Federation).

At the same time, the head of state can make decisions only within the framework of the current constitution and federal laws. The President of the Russian Federation is elected for a term of six years and cannot hold the highest position in the country for more than two consecutive terms. His decrees and orders are binding throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation.

National security

Foreign policy

Executive branch

The President of the Russian Federation determines the main directions of the country's domestic policy. According to the constitution, he has the right to preside over government meetings. 19 departments (out of 72 included in the government structure) are directly subordinate to the head of state, including the ministries of the security bloc, justice, foreign affairs, the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring, the Federal Archival Agency, etc.

The President plays a decisive role in the formation of the new Cabinet of Ministers. With the consent of the State Duma, he appoints the chairman of the government. At the proposal of the prime minister, the head of state approves the structure of the cabinet and appoints deputy prime ministers and federal ministers. Makes decisions on the appointment of heads of law enforcement agencies, as well as on the resignation of heads of ministries. In addition, according to the constitution, the president has the right to dismiss the entire government based on considerations of political necessity.

The President presents to the State Duma a candidacy for appointment to the post of Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and also raises the question of his dismissal from office before the lower house of parliament.

Legislature

On issues of special national importance, the president can call a popular vote - a federal referendum.

The head of state calls elections to the State Duma. He can also dissolve the lower house of parliament in three cases:

If the deputies three times reject the candidates submitted by the president for the post of chairman of the government;

If the Duma again expresses no confidence in the government within three months;

If the Duma refuses to trust the government when the question of such trust was raised before it by the Prime Minister.

Other powers

Impeachment procedure (removal from office)

According to the constitution, the President of the Russian Federation has immunity. However, if accused of treason or committing another serious crime, he can be forcibly removed from office by the Federation Council and also put on trial. The State Duma (two-thirds of the votes of deputies) brings charges against the highest official, then it is considered by the Supreme and Constitutional courts. The final decision to remove the president from office is made by the Federation Council (at least two-thirds of the votes) within three months from the moment the accusation is brought.

2. The President of the Russian Federation is the guarantor of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the rights and freedoms of man and citizen. In accordance with the procedure established by the Constitution of the Russian Federation, it takes measures to protect the sovereignty of the Russian Federation, its independence and state integrity, and ensures the coordinated functioning and interaction of government bodies.

3. The President of the Russian Federation, in accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation and federal laws, determines the main directions of the domestic and foreign policy of the state.

4. The President of the Russian Federation, as the head of state, represents the Russian Federation within the country and in international relations.

1. The President of the Russian Federation is elected for a term of six years by citizens of the Russian Federation on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot.

2. A citizen of the Russian Federation who is at least 35 years old and has permanently resided in the Russian Federation for at least 10 years may be elected President of the Russian Federation.

3. The same person cannot hold the position of President of the Russian Federation for more than two consecutive terms.

4. The procedure for electing the President of the Russian Federation is determined by federal law.

1. Upon taking office, the President of the Russian Federation takes the following oath to the people:

“When exercising the powers of the President of the Russian Federation, I swear to respect and protect the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, to observe and defend the Constitution of the Russian Federation, to protect the sovereignty and independence, security and integrity of the state, to faithfully serve the people.”

2. The oath is taken in a solemn atmosphere in the presence of members of the Federation Council, deputies of the State Duma and judges of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation.

a) appoints, with the consent of the State Duma, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation;

b) has the right to chair meetings of the Government of the Russian Federation;

c) decides on the resignation of the Government of the Russian Federation;

d) presents to the State Duma a candidacy for appointment to the post of Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation; raises before the State Duma the question of dismissal of the Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation;

e) at the proposal of the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, appoints and dismisses the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation and federal ministers;

f) submits to the Federation Council candidates for appointment to the position of judges of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation; appoints judges of other federal courts;

f.1) presents to the Federation Council candidates for appointment to the position of Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation and Deputy Prosecutors General of the Russian Federation; submits to the Federation Council proposals for the dismissal of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation and Deputy Prosecutors of the Russian Federation; appoints and dismisses prosecutors of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as other prosecutors, except for prosecutors of cities, districts and prosecutors equivalent to them;

g) forms and heads the Security Council of the Russian Federation, the status of which is determined by federal law;

h) approves the military doctrine of the Russian Federation;

i) forms the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation;

j) appoints and dismisses authorized representatives of the President of the Russian Federation;

k) appoints and dismisses the high command of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation;

l) appoints and recalls, after consultations with the relevant committees or commissions of the chambers of the Federal Assembly, diplomatic representatives of the Russian Federation in foreign states and international organizations.

President of Russian Federation:

a) calls elections of the State Duma in accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation and federal law;

b) dissolves the State Duma in cases and in the manner provided for by the Constitution of the Russian Federation;

c) calls a referendum in the manner established by federal constitutional law;

d) introduces bills to the State Duma;

e) signs and promulgates federal laws;

f) addresses the Federal Assembly with annual messages on the situation in the country, on the main directions of the domestic and foreign policy of the state.

1. The President of the Russian Federation may use conciliation procedures to resolve disagreements between state authorities of the Russian Federation and state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as between state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. If an agreed solution is not reached, he may refer the dispute to the appropriate court.

2. The President of the Russian Federation has the right to suspend the actions of executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in the event of a conflict between these acts of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and federal laws, international obligations of the Russian Federation or violation of human and civil rights and freedoms until this issue is resolved by the appropriate court.

President of Russian Federation:

a) manages the foreign policy of the Russian Federation;

b) negotiates and signs international treaties of the Russian Federation;

c) signs the instruments of ratification;

d) accepts credentials and letters of recall from diplomatic representatives accredited to him.

1. The President of the Russian Federation is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

2. In the event of aggression against the Russian Federation or an immediate threat of aggression, the President of the Russian Federation introduces martial law on the territory of the Russian Federation or in its individual localities with immediate notification of this to the Federation Council and the State Duma.

3. The martial law regime is determined by federal constitutional law.

The President of the Russian Federation, under the circumstances and in the manner provided for by the federal constitutional law, introduces a state of emergency on the territory of the Russian Federation or in its individual localities with immediate notification of this to the Federation Council and the State Duma.

President of Russian Federation:

a) resolves issues of citizenship of the Russian Federation and granting political asylum;

b) awards state awards of the Russian Federation, confers honorary titles of the Russian Federation, the highest military and highest special ranks;

c) grants pardon.

1. The President of the Russian Federation issues decrees and orders.

2. Decrees and orders of the President of the Russian Federation are mandatory for execution throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation.

3. Decrees and orders of the President of the Russian Federation must not contradict the Constitution of the Russian Federation and federal laws.

The President of the Russian Federation enjoys immunity.

1. The President of the Russian Federation begins to exercise his powers from the moment he takes the oath and ceases to exercise them with the expiration of his term in office from the moment the newly elected President of the Russian Federation takes the oath.

2. The President of the Russian Federation shall terminate the exercise of powers early in the event of his resignation, persistent inability for health reasons to exercise his powers, or removal from office. In this case, elections of the President of the Russian Federation must take place no later than three months from the date of early termination of the exercise of powers.

3. In all cases when the President of the Russian Federation is unable to fulfill his duties, they are temporarily performed by the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. The Acting President of the Russian Federation does not have the right to dissolve the State Duma, call a referendum, or make proposals for amendments and revisions to the provisions of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

1. The President of the Russian Federation may be removed from office by the Federation Council only on the basis of an accusation brought by the State Duma of high treason or committing another serious crime, confirmed by the conclusion of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on the presence of signs of a crime in the actions of the President of the Russian Federation and by the conclusion of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation on compliance with the established procedure for bringing charges.

2. The decision of the State Duma to bring charges and the decision of the Federation Council to remove the President from office must be adopted by two-thirds of the total votes in each chamber on the initiative of at least one third of the deputies of the State Duma and in the presence of the conclusion of a special commission formed by the State Duma.

3. The decision of the Federation Council to remove the President of the Russian Federation from office must be made no later than three months after the State Duma brings charges against the President. If a decision by the Federation Council is not made within this period, the charge against the President is considered rejected.

Art. 80 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation states:

1. The President of the Russian Federation is the head of state.

2. The President of the Russian Federation is the guarantor of the Constitution of the Russian Federation.

The main powers of the President of the Russian Federation as the head of state and the de facto head of the executive branch include the following powers:

1. In the field of international relations: The President of the Russian Federation manages the foreign policy of the Russian Federation, negotiates and signs international treaties, appoints and recalls diplomatic representatives of the Russian Federation in foreign states and international organizations.

3. In the field of elections and referendums: The President of the Russian Federation calls elections of the State Duma and all-Russian referendums.

4. In the field of security and defense: The President of the Russian Federation is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, approves the military doctrine of Russia, appoints and dismisses the high command of the Armed Forces, forms and heads the Security Council.

5. In the field of justice and prosecutorial supervision: the President of the Russian Federation presents to the Federation Council candidates for appointment to the positions of judges of the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Arbitration Court, as well as judges of other federal courts, and presents to the Federation Council the candidacy of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation.

6. The powers of the President of the Russian Federation as the de facto head of the executive branch are that he appoints the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation with the consent of the State Duma, has the right to preside at meetings of the Government, direct and control its activities. The President of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Russian Federation, in accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, exercise their powers of federal government throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation.

7. The powers of the President related to the formation of federal state bodies. authorities and participation in their activities:

1) Appoints, with the consent of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the Government (Part 2 of Article 111). In case of rejection (3 times), the President either independently appoints the Chairman of the Government or dissolves the State Duma of the Russian Federation.

2) Has the right to chair meetings of the Government of the Russian Federation.

3) Decides on the resignation of the Government

4) At the proposal of the Chairman of the Government, appoints and dismisses Deputy Chairman of the Government and Federal Ministers

5) Presents to the Federation Council candidates for the following positions:

Judges of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation;

Judges of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation;

Judges of the Supreme Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation;

Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation;

Appoints Judges of other Federal Courts; Submits proposals to the Federation Council for the resignation of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation.

6) Forms and heads the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

7) Forms the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation.

8) Appoints and dismisses authorized representatives of the President of the Russian Federation: representative offices in government bodies (in the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation) and territorial representative offices (federal districts).

8. Powers related to the activities of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation:

1) Calls elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation;

2) Dissolves the State Duma of the Russian Federation in cases and in the manner established by the Russian Federation:

After the Prime Minister's candidacy was rejected 3 times;

In the event that the State Duma of the Russian Federation repeatedly expresses no confidence in the Government within 3 months;

In the event that the State Duma of the Russian Federation refuses confidence in the Government (Parts 3 and 4 of Article 111 of the Russian Federation);

3) Calls a referendum in the manner established by the Federal Law of the Russian Federation;

4) Introduces bills to the State Duma of the Russian Federation;

5) Signs and promulgates the Federal Law;

6) Has the Presidential veto power.

7) Addresses the Federal Assembly with annual messages (clause 84 of the CRF).

9. Powers in the field of foreign policy:

1) Manages the foreign policy of the Russian Federation;

2) Negotiates and signs international treaties of the Russian Federation;

3) Signs the ratified instruments (document);

4) Accepts credentials and letters of recall from diplomatic missions accredited to him;

5) Appoints and recalls, after consultations with the relevant committees and commissions of the chambers of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, authorized representatives of the diplomatic corps of the Russian Federation in foreign states and many organizations.

Powers in the field of military and government. security:

1) President - Supreme Commander Armed Forces of the Russian Federation;

2) In the event of aggression against the Russian Federation or an immediate threat of aggression, introduces martial law on the territory of the Russian Federation or in its individual localities with immediate notification to the Chambers of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

3) Under the circumstances and in the manner prescribed by the Federal Law, a state of emergency is introduced on the territory of the Russian Federation and in certain localities (under the control of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation).

10. Other powers of the President:

1) Resolving the issue of Russian citizenship and granting political asylum;

2) Awards the state. awards of the Russian Federation, assigns honorary titles of the Russian Federation, highest military and special ranks;

3) Grants pardon;

4) Issues acts provided for by the Russian Federation;

Decrees on the most important and general issues of the activities of the head of state: legal acts (for an indefinite circle of persons) and individual legal acts (for a specific group of persons, or one person);

Orders on other issues. May be individually legal.