
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses newly-elected deputies of the State Duma of the ninth convocation, at the first session of the State Duma on Wednesday, September 30.
The first session of the State Duma of the ninth convocation marks the start of work of the new composition of the lower house of the Russian parliament. The deputies approve the structure of the State Duma, elect the speaker and deputy speakers, and determine the leadership of the committees.