The meeting of the Federation Council (1996-1997)

Those present at the table at the meeting.

Documents on the table.

Talking to the participants of the meeting.

Coat of arms of Russia.

Chairman of Federation Council of Federal Assembly of Russia E.Stroev sits at his desk, holding a meeting on the issue of non-payment of social benefits and to discuss next year's budget

Listening to the table.

Participants take notes in notebooks.

Waiters carry the hot drinks.