1. Legislation on elections of deputies is based on the Constitution of the Russian Federation and comprises the Federal Law No 67-FZ of June 12, 2002 “On Basic Guarantees of Electoral Rights and the Right to Participate in Referendums of Citizens of the Russian Federation” (hereinafter referred to as Federal Law “On Basic Guarantees”), this Federal Law and other federal laws.
2. The main concepts and terms used in this Federal Law shall have the same meaning as in the Federal Law “On Basic Guarantees” unless otherwise provided by this Federal Law.