New Electoral Laws Bridge Ages or Build Barriers

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A new law now stops young people from working in the main Duma. People younger than 60 cannot be elected to this important parliament.

Local parliaments must also set new age rules before the year ends. A similar rule for older people started last year for another group.

This other group, the Federation Council, already had older members. Their average age became even higher after these new rules.

Political parties can still name candidates who are 25 years old. But if these young people win, their seats will go to others.

An old senator said young people should not lead the country now. He believes older and experienced people must have all the power.

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What does the new law stop young people from doing?

The new law stops young people from working in the main Duma.

What age must people be to be elected to the important parliament?

People younger than 60 cannot be elected to this important parliament.

What did an old senator say about young people leading the country?

The old senator said young people should not lead the country now and believes older and experienced people must have all the power.

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