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United Russia2018 Presidential

Vladimir Putin

president of Russia (1999–2008, 2012–present).

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Vladimir Putin’s policies on economic issues

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

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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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  Vladimir Putin voterbaseYes

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

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