Administrative Structure in Russia

Government type: Federation.

” The Chief of State is the President. The President is elected by popular vote for a four-year term.

” The Head of Government is the Premier and Chairman of the Russian Federation Government.

Legal System

Based on civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts. The Constitution was adopted 12 December 1993.

Administratively, Russia includes 21 republics; 6 territories known as krays; 10 national areas called okrugs; 49 regions, or oblasts; 1 autonomous oblast; and 2 cities with federal status.