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Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

P>P Personal answerYes

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

P>P Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

P>P Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

P>P Personal answerNo, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

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?

P>P Personal answerYes, 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?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

P>P Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

P>P Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

P>P Personal answerNo

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?

P>P Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy › Tariffs

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

P>P Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

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)?

P>P Personal answerNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

P>P Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

P>P Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

P>P Personal answerNo

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?

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

P>P Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

P>P Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

the Economy › Government Spending

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

P>P Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

P>P Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

P>P Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

P>P Personal answerLess

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

P>P Personal answerWe should reform our current tax system, make it so anyone making under 20 million dollars per year, only has to pay a quality of land tax. Then introduce a Progressive tax for anyone who makes more than 20 million per year, 1% of every 20 million.

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

P>P Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

P>P Personal answerYes, and also have a test similar to a citizen ship test when registering to vote

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

P>P Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

P>P Personal answerIncrease, but only on luxury purchases

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

P>P Personal answerNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

P>P Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

P>P Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Foreign Policy › Special Military Operation

Should Russia continue its special military operation in Ukraine?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for large international corporations

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

P>P Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

the Environment › Fracking

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

P>P Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

P>P Personal answerNo

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only in the most extreme situations and with the proper training

Social › Niqāb

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

P>P Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

P>P Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

P>P Personal answerRaise

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

P>P Personal answerFewer

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

P>P Personal answerNo

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

P>P Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

P>P Personal answerNo

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Topics

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

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

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

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

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

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

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

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

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

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

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

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should Russia continue its special military operation in Ukraine?

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

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

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?