Russian republic of Tuva reappoints Lyudmila Narusova to Federation Council after reports that the longtime senator would be replaced
Lyudmila Narusova will continue to represent Tuva in Russia’s Federation Council. The republic’s head, Vladislav Khovalyg, signed a decree reappointing her.
Russian republic of Tuva has chosen to retain Lyudmila Narusova as its representative in the Federation Council, despite rumors suggesting she would be replaced. The decision was made official by Vladislav Khovalyg, the head of Tuva. In June, Kommersant had reported that Narusova’s term would not be extended, and that the republic would appoint a different senator.
Narusova has been serving in the Federation Council since 2002, with the exception of representing Bryansk region between 2010 and 2012. She previously held a seat in the State Duma from 1995 to 1999. Narusova was among the three senators who refrained from voting in 2020 on amendments to the constitution that included a clause to reset the count of Vladimir Putin's presidential terms.
She has also voiced her disapproval of certain controversial measures, such as "electronic draft summonses" and limitations on individuals evading the military draft. Narusova is married to former St. Petersburg mayor Anatoly Sobchak and is the mother of Ksenia Sobchak. At Meduza, our commitment to transparency includes acknowledging the use of artificial intelligence in our newsroom.
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