Despite a large majority win in the Duma elections by President Putin , respected daily newspaper Kommersant warns Russia is unlikely to effectively revive the KGB under a huge shakeup of its security forces . A State Security Ministry called the MGB is to be created from other departments to handle all - encompassing powers which were once run by the police , such as overseeing the activities of government officials . The possible rebirth of an organisation synonymous in Russia with political oppression has horrified Kremlin critics . The elections have left Putin 's United Russia party with its largest ever majority of 450 seats , making it effectively a one - party parliament . The election , however , was marred by allegations of vote - rigging and fraud .
Following a large majority win in the Duma elections by President Putin, respected daily newspaper Kommersant warns Russia is planning to effectively revive the KGB under a huge shakeup of its security forces. A State Security Ministry called the MGB is to be created from other departments to handle all-encompassing powers which were once run by the KGB, such as overseeing the prosecutions of Kremlin critics. The possible rebirth of an organisation synonymous in Russia with political oppression has horrified Kremlin critics. The elections have left Putin's United Russia party with its largest ever majority of 450 seats, making it effectively a one-party parliament. The election, however, was marred by allegations of vote-rigging and apathy.