Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Russia
Russia operates as a federal semi-presidential republic dominated by President Vladimir Putin, with the United Russia party holding a supermajority in the State Duma. The government under Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was restructured in May 2024 amid ongoing centralization of power. Political indicators reflect low levels of democracy, press freedom, and high corruption perceptions.
Political Stability
Poor
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Poor
Government Type
Federal semi-presidential republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Vladimir Putin(since 2012)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin(United Russia)since 2020
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: -2.5 to 2.5
Weak
World Bank (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Very Serious
Reporters Without Borders (2025)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Authoritarian
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Big tent
Left-wing
Right-wing
Voting Rights
Citizens aged 18 and older have the right to vote in national elections.
Recent Developments
- Government resigned and Mikhail Mishustin's second cabinet approved on May 14, 2024 following presidential inauguration
- Executive Order signed on May 7, 2024 setting Russia's development goals through 2030 and until 2036
- Union State programs for 2024-2026 signed with Belarus
- Constitutional reforms continued with increased presidential control in 2024
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