3rd State Duma of the Russian Federation

The State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the 3rd convocation is a former convocation of the legislative branch of the State Duma, lower house of the Russian Parliament, elected on 19 December 1999. The 3rd convocation met at the State Duma building in Moscow from January 18, 2000 to December 29, 2003. Leadership Until the election of the Chairman of the State Duma of the meeting, the position was filled by the oldest deputy – 79 year-old of Yegor Ligachyov – according to traditions. On January 18, 2000, the parliament elected Gennadiy Seleznyov as the Chairman of the State Duma.