the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
Party’s support baseYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive |
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 |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?
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the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Party’s support baseYes, and also required to release their medical records |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Party’s support baseNo, we should pass tougher drug laws |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
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?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
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 |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Party’s support baseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should Russia accept refugees from Syria?
Party’s support baseNo, we should eliminate any opportunity for terrorists to enter the country |
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?
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, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Russia?
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 |
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?
Party’s support baseNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Russia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Party’s support basePro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Russian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Party’s support baseYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Russia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Party’s support baseNo, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time |
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 |
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?
Party’s support baseFewer |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Party’s support baseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
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)?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Party’s support baseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Party’s support baseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Party’s support baseYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
