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Vladimir Putin’s Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Russian voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

  Vladimir Putin 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?

  Vladimir Putin 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?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

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?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, and provide more free public transportation

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

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?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseIncrease

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

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?

  Vladimir Putin 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?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, we should pass tougher drug laws

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should Russia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Party’s support baseIncrease

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Russian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  Party’s support baseNo

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)?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Party’s support basePro-life

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Russia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men