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Russian Parliament today is a bunch of puppets that just fall in with the instructions from Kremlin.
Garry Kasparov
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote criticizes the Russian Parliament for lacking independence and merely following orders from the Kremlin.

Garry Kasparov's statement highlights the perceived subservience of the Russian Parliament to the Kremlin, suggesting that its members do not act as a true legislative body but rather as puppets controlled by the executive branch. This reflects concerns about the erosion of democracy and the rule of law in Russia, where government institutions are often seen as tools to serve the overarching power instead of the will of the people.

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PoliticsPowerControlDemocracyGovernment

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Example use cases

This quote could be used in a political debate to illustrate the lack of independence in government institutions.

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