The Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, Yuri Vorobyov, stated that every senator complies with the law by declaring income, property, and expenses within the timeframe established by regulations. This declaration was reported by TASS, confirming that the financial disclosures are being handled with the seriousness the law requires and that elected representatives are held to clear accountability standards. The remark underscores a concerted effort to maintain transparency across the upper chamber, including members from newly admitted constituent entities, who joined the federation in recent years and are subject to the same reporting responsibilities as their longer-serving colleagues.
In his remarks, the parliamentarian emphasized that a comprehensive list of details is provided by all senators, covering income, expenditure, property holdings, and any obligations related to property, for the year 2022, and that these disclosures were submitted within the legally mandated period. This points to a structured process designed to ensure that lawmakers’ financial interests are openly tracked and reviewed as part of the integrity framework surrounding public service.
Meanwhile, a separate statement attributed to Dmitry Peskov, former presidential press secretary, indicated that President Vladimir Putin has already filed his income declaration for 2022, aligning with the public disclosure expectations placed on top national leaders and reinforcing a consistent standard for executive accountability in the public discourse.
On March 28, the State Duma’s press service announced that more than 86 percent of members of parliament had submitted their income statements for 2022, reflecting a broad compliance rate among legislators and signaling an overall commitment to financial transparency within the legislative branch. This level of participation highlights the prioritization of openness in the political process and provides observers with a clearer view of potential financial conflicts of interest among those entrusted with legislative duties.
Earlier in January, a report from the newspaper Vedomosti, citing an unnamed source within the Lower House, suggested that the publication of deputy and senator statements would no longer be published starting in 2023. This development prompted discussion about how financial disclosures would be accessible to the public moving forward and what measures would ensure continued scrutiny of lawmakers’ financial affairs despite changes to publication practices. In the broader context, the conversation reflects ongoing tensions between transparency initiatives and the evolving channels through which information about public officials is made available to citizens and observers.