“DEPUTIES COME AND GO BUT BUREAUCRATS REMAIN.”

The Russian parliament is increasingly dominated by its professional staff, Utro Rossii reported in its May 25-31 issue. Every member has at least five paid aides, every faction 12 to 15, and every committee 15 to 17. As a result these people, more than the elected representatives, now control must of the legislative process, the weekly complained.

NATO Was Worried About New Kozyrev Scandal.