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Electoral Issues

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.72.6k votes

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.82.8k votes3 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 32.8k votes2 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.6208 votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4197 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

More important 4.1244 votes3 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.22.8k votes2 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

More important 3.72.7k votes2 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

More important 3.52.2k votes2 discussions

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

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)?

Somewhat important 3.4540 votes

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of the State Duma?

Somewhat important 3171 votes1 discussion

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Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.91.9k votes2 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

More important 3.72.8k votes3 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.8k votes1 discussion

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.5186 votes2 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.4219 votes3 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.3213 votes3 discussions

Social Issues

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.52.8k votes2 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.42.8k votes3 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Most important 4.22.8k votes1 discussion

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Somewhat important 3.3169 votes4 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.6157 votes2 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.1184 votes4 discussions

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Economic Issues

Offshore Banking9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.52.4k votes1 discussion

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.4118 votes1 discussion

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

Somewhat important 3.32.7k votes3 discussions

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Somewhat important 3110 votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 32.8k votes5 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?

Somewhat important 2.8443 votes

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Environmental Issues

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.82.8k votes2 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.52.5k votes

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.52.6k votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.9131 votes1 discussion

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Least important 1.5468 votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.4145 votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Most important 52.8k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 4.12.7k votes2 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.62.7k votes

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.42.8k votes4 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

More important 42.7k votes

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

More important 3.62.6k votes1 discussion

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2.6168 votes

Immigration Issues

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.9191 votes1 discussion

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.8k votes2 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.62.3k votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 3.92.8k votes2 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.82.8k votes1 discussion

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.42.6k votes

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4361 votes2 discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Least important 1.6186 votes7 discussions

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