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What are some problems in Russia?
Which of the following problems of our society worry you the most and you consider most critical?
| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Unemployment growth | 36\% |
| Poverty, impoverishment of majority of the population | 40\% |
| Corruption, bribery | 39\% |
| Sharp social divisions between rich and poor, unfair income distribution | 26\% |
What type of government does Russia have?
Federal republic
Semi-presidential systemConstitutional republic
Russia/Government
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How Long Has Putin been president?
List of presidents
| Name | Term of office | Length of term |
|---|---|---|
| Boris Yeltsin | 1991–1999 | 8 years, 174 days |
| Vladimir Putin (1st and 2nd terms) | 1999–2008 | 8 years, 128 days |
| Dmitry Medvedev | 2008–2012 | 4 years, 0 days |
| Vladimir Putin (3rd and 4th terms) | 2012–present | 9 years, 221 days |
What are Russia’s human rights?
Russian Constitution (1993) states of the Freedom of assembly that citizens of the Russian Federation shall have the right to gather peacefully, without weapons, and to hold meetings, rallies, demonstrations, marches and pickets.
How does Russia’s government work?
The 1993 constitution declares Russia a democratic, federative, law-based state with a republican form of government. State power is divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Diversity of ideologies and religions is sanctioned, and a state or compulsory ideology may not be adopted.
Who is behind Putin?
| Vladislav Surkov | |
|---|---|
| President | Boris Yeltsin Vladimir Putin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1962/64 (age 57 or 59) Soviet Union |
| Political party | United Russia |