Constitution Day in the Russian Federation

12 December 2014

Constitution Day in the Russian Federation

12 December is the Constitution Day in the Russian Federation. 21 years ago today the draft Constitution was approved by a popular vote. This fundamental document is the linchpin of the Russian statehood and inclusive citizenship.

Valentina Matvienko Должность There is hardly a nation in the world that didn’t care about its constitution. A constitution is more that a special piece of legislation. It is a statement of ideals, principles and values, a token of its sovereignty, a linchpin of a national identity.