Russia: Political rights index, 7 (weak) - 1 (strong)
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For that indicator, we provide data for Russia from 1991 to 2020. The average value for Russia during that period was 5 points with a minimum of 3 points in 1991 and a maximum of 7 points in 2016.
The latest value from 2020 is 7 points. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 195
countries is 4 points.
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use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
Definition: The Political Rights ratings from the Freedom House evaluate three categories: electoral process, political pluralism and participation, and the functioning of government. The index ranges from 1 (strong rights) to 7 (weak rights).
