Politics
The highest executive authority in the Republic of Karelia is the Head of the Republic. As of 2010, the Head of the Republic is Alexander Khudilaynen, who was elected in May 2012.
The parliament of the Republic of Karelia is the Legislative Assembly comprising fifty deputies elected for a four year term.
The Constitution of the Republic of Karelia was adopted on February 12, 2001.
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