Starting January 21, the State Duma has prohibited photographers from taking pictures during plenary sessions, following criticism from Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin regarding the behavior of photojournalists.

Starting January 21, the State Duma has prohibited photographers from taking pictures during plenary sessions, following criticism from Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin regarding the behavior of photojournalists.

@meduzalive 21 Jan 2026, 15:44

Member of the State Duma, Svintsov, stated that Volodin did not ban photography but urged journalists to treat deputies with respect, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect between power and media.

@ostorozhno_novosti 21 Jan 2026, 15:28