Top Political Issues

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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 4.71k votes4 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

Most important 4.41k votes

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 3.3766 votes1 discussion

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Least important 1.8102 votes

Special Military Operation3yrs3Y

Should Russia continue its special military operation in Ukraine?

Least important 1.7117 votes15 discussions

Electoral Issues

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.8872 votes

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.51k votes3 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.81k votes2 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Least important 1.7150 votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7145 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

Most important 4.61k votes2 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.4202 votes4 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

Somewhat important 3.2930 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 3497 votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.9428 votes2 discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2104 votes1 discussion

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Less important 1.8116 votes

Video Surveillance9yrs9Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Least important 1.8167 votes

Social Issues

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Most important 4.41k votes1 discussion

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.41k votes3 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.21k votes2 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

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

Least important 1.7107 votes2 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.5121 votes3 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.3116 votes4 discussions

Niqāb10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.2102 votes2 discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Least important 1.2104 votes2 discussions

Economic Issues

Tariffs7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1901 votes3 discussions

Offshore Banking9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3652 votes1 discussion

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.51k votes5 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?

Less important 2.3397 votes

Bonus Cap10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.3109 votes2 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.31k 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 2.81k votes1 discussion

World Health Organization5yrs5Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.1213 votes3 discussions

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.9207 votes2 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 1.9130 votes3 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Least important 1.7121 votes2 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Most important 51k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.2938 votes2 discussions

Genetic Engineering11mos11MO

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Less important 2.3106 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 3.7163 votes1 discussion

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 31k votes2 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4533 votes1 discussion

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.4710 votes1 discussion

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11k votes2 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1826 votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.4424 votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.41k votes2 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.61k votes1 discussion

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.5806 votes

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.1306 votes2 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.3931 votes

Congestion Pricing11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.3104 votes

National Security Issues

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications11mos11MO

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

Less important 2106 votes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.7107 votes1 discussion

Technological Issues

Data Privacy11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.2110 votes

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.3102 votes

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 1.4188 votes7 discussions

High density residential buildings12mos12MO

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

Least important 1.5113 votes

Rent Control11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.4101 votes1 discussion

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