1 Match the words with their explanations. a. lower house b. the head of state c. the Parliament of the Russian Federation d. a written proposal for a new law, which is brought before parliament e. the standard unit of money in Russia f. a set of pictures painted on a shield and used as the special sign of the state g. the chairman of the Government h. the main political party i. the official song of a nation that is sung or played on public occasions j. the Upper House 1. the State Duma 2. United Russia 3. a bill 4. the President 5. the Federal Assembly 6. the rouble 7. the Federation Council 8. the Prime Minister 9. coat of arms 10. the national anthem