# Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council reportedly plan 15% staff cuts

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- Meduza, 2026-11-06 10:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/06/russia-s-state-duma-and-federation-council-reportedly-to-cut-administrative-staff-by-15

> RBC, citing sources, reports that the State Duma plans to cut central-office staff by about 15% to 20%, while the Federation Council expects a reduction of 10% to 15%. Vacant posts will be eliminated first, with no mass layoffs planned. The cuts stem from a decree Vladimir Putin signed in October 2024 directing reductions in civil-service staffing.