Civic Platform Party

The Russian Civic Platform is a political party in Russia that was established in 2012. It was founded by billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, who, at the time, was also a presidential candidate. The party positions itself as a centrist, liberal organization, aiming…   to represent the interests of the business community as well as the broader middle class. Its creation was seen as an attempt to provide a political platform for liberal voices and to foster a more modern, innovative economy in Russia, moving away from excessive reliance on natural resources.<br /><br />The values and policies of the Russian Civic Platform are centered around the principles of economic liberalism, advocating for a free market economy with minimal state intervention. The party supports the development of private enterprise, the protection of property rights, and the creation of favorable conditions for both domestic and foreign investment. It also emphasizes the importance of rule of law, transparency in government, and the fight against corruption, seeing these as essential for the development of a healthy, competitive economy.<br /><br />Socially, the Civic Platform advocates for individual rights and freedoms, including freedom of speech, assembly, and the press. It promotes a more open and democratic political system in Russia, with fair and competitive elections. The party also supports reforms in education and healthcare to improve the quality and accessibility of these services for all citizens.<br /><br />Despite its ambitions, the Russian Civic Platform has struggled to gain significant traction in the highly centralized and controlled political landscape of Russia, where the ruling United Russia party dominates. The Civic Platform's influence in Russian politics, as of our last update, remains limited, with its representation in legislative bodies being minimal. Nonetheless, it continues to participate in elections and serve as a voice for liberal economic policies and democratic reforms in the country.Read more