Short answers, pulled from the story.
The Constitution of the Russian Federation was adopted by national referendum on the 12th of December 1993. It came into force on the 25th of December 1993, marking the end of the Soviet-era system that had governed the country since 1978.
Sergei Alexeyev and Sergey Shakhray are recognized as primary co-authors alongside Anatoly Sobchak. The drafting process involved over 800 participants at the 1993 Constitutional Conference with significant contributions from USAID-funded lawyers.
Article 80 specifies that the President is the head of state, setting domestic and foreign policy while representing Russia internationally. As Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the president holds the power to dissolve the State Duma.
The Constitution requires nineteen judges for the Constitutional Court but does not specify numbers for other courts. Judges for each court are appointed by the Federation Council based on proposals made by the President.
From the 25th of June to the 1st of July 2020, a nationwide vote took place regarding proposed amendments. Official results showed 78% of voters approved the changes with a turnout of 65%.
These additions encompassed the Donetsk People's Republic, Kherson Oblast, Luhansk People's Republic, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast. As of December 2022, none of these territories were fully controlled by Russian forces.