the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Russia, have the right to vote?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Russian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Party’s support basePro-choice |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Russia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseLower |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Pavel Grudinin voterbaseFewer |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
