General terms:
* Совет (Sovet): This is the most general term for a council in Russian. It can refer to various types of governing bodies.
* Коллегия (Kollegiya): This refers to a college or council, often used for specialized bodies like the Collegium of the Ministry of Defense.
Specific examples:
* Совет Федерации (Council of Federation): The upper house of the Russian Parliament.
* Государственная Дума (State Duma): The lower house of the Russian Parliament.
* Совет безопасности (Security Council): A high-level advisory body to the President.
* Совет по правам человека (Council for Human Rights): An advisory body to the President on human rights issues.
* Совет министров (Council of Ministers): The Russian government, led by the Prime Minister.
* Совет по культуре и искусству (Council for Culture and Art): An advisory body on cultural matters.
Historical examples:
* Совет рабочих и солдатских депутатов (Council of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies): A key institution during the Russian Revolution.
To give you a more specific answer, I need more information about what type of council you are interested in. Could you tell me:
* What is the council's purpose?
* What level of government is it associated with? (Federal, regional, local)
* Is it a historical or contemporary council?