Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council reportedly to cut administrative staff by 15%

Russian lawmakers are reportedly planning to reduce administrative staff by 15% to 20% in the State Duma and Federation Council, according to a report from the Russian business news outlet RBC. Sources claim that the staff cuts will mainly target vacant positions and employees nearing retirement age. In contrast, the Federation Council's staff is expected to shrink by 10% to 15%, with no significant layoffs anticipated.

The reduction is part of a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin in October 2024, which aims to minimize civil servant numbers in territorial bodies of federal government agencies, federal courts, and arbitration courts. The freed-up funds are meant to be allocated as bonuses for agency employees. The exact size of the State Duma and Federation Council staffs remains undisclosed.