Russia
Power in Russia’s authoritarian political system is concentrated in the hands of President Vladimir Putin. With loyalist security forces, a subservient judiciary, a controlled media environment, and a legislature consisting of a ruling party and pliable opposition factions, the Kremlin manipulates elections and suppresses genuine dissent. Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 2022, with the government curtailing rights and individual liberties even further to stifle domestic dissent.
Freedom in the World — Russia Country Report
Russia is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2023 , Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Nations in Transit — Russia Country Report
Categorized as a Consolidated Authoritarian regime, Russia receives a Democracy Percentage of 5 out of 100 in the Nations in Transit 2022 report.
Freedom on the Net— Russia Country Report
Russia is rated Not Free in Freedom on the Net , Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
Featured Reports
News & Perspectives:
Freedom House Affirms Ukraine’s Sovereignty, Right to Liberty on the One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion
Press release
February 24, 2023
In Ukraine and Neighboring Countries, Democracy Activists Are Prepared for a Long Struggle
Perspectives
June 9, 2022