Party of Growth’s platform and policies

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Party’s support baseYes, and make it a living wage

the Economy › Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

Party’s support baseLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

Party’s support baseLess, and provide more government funding

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

Party’s support baseNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Elections › Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Party’s support baseYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Party’s support baseNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Party’s support baseNo

Immigration › Muslim Immigrants

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

Party’s support baseYes, until terrorist attacks decrease

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Party’s support baseDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

Party’s support baseNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

Party’s support baseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

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?

Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

Party’s support baseYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Party’s support baseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Party’s support baseNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Party’s support baseNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Party’s support baseNo

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?

Party’s support baseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

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?

Party’s support baseYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Russia, have the right to vote?

Party’s support baseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

the Economy › Tariffs

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

Party’s support baseNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Party’s support baseNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

Party’s support baseIncrease

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Party’s support baseYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Party’s support basePro-choice

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Party’s support baseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

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)?

Party’s support baseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Party’s support baseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Social › Euthanasia

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

Party’s support baseYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Party’s support baseYes

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Party’s support baseNo

Party of Growth

Party of Growth platform and policies

Topics

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

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

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Should foreigners, currently residing in Russia, have the right to vote?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

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)?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?