Current Poll Trend for Russia

PolitPro Analysis
Likelihood of an Absolute Majority
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Likelihood of Winning the Election
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Likelihood of Crossing the Electoral Threshold
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Likelihood of a Coalition Majority

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How Does the PolitPro Analysis Work?

Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.

Stable majority for the incumbent government

In the current poll trend, the governing parties in Russia secure 65.1% of the seats.

Next Russia's General Election: 2026

The next Russia's General Election is expected in 2026.

Who is leading in the PolitPro Poll Trend for Russia?

The frontrunner in the current PolitPro Poll Trend for the Russian election is YeR with 43.2%. This is followed by LDPR: 14.2%, KPRF: 13.5%, NL: 11.9%, SRPZP: 5.8%, Partiya pensionerov: 2%, Yabloko: 1.4% and Zelyonyye: 1.4%. Other parties secure 6.6% of the votes.

Would the incumbent government in Russia currently still hold a majority?

The incumbent governing parties in Russia confirm their majority in the current poll trend with 65.1% of the seats. Thus, the coalition of YeR and LDPR continues to enjoy solid parliamentary support to stably continue governmental affairs.

Data Analysis: How we calculate the PolitPro Poll Trend

The PolitPro Poll Trend is more than just a snapshot. We aggregate data from all relevant polling institutes into a weighted average for the Russian election. Since the classic hypothetical election question ('Who would you vote for if an election were held next Sunday?') inherently fluctuates due to methodology, our poll trend provides a statistically robust data basis. It smooths out short-term outliers and reveals the real political dynamics over time.

By combining multiple data sources, we minimize the risk of random effects. Each survey is subject to a statistical margin of error (usually between 1.5% and 3%). Our poll check for Russia precisely indicates whether a party's gain represents a sustainable development or merely falls within the statistical uncertainty of a single institute.

The calculation follows a transparent mathematical model: Current polls receive a higher weighting than older data. Furthermore, the historical predictive accuracy of the institutes is incorporated into the calculation to compensate for methodological biases. The result is a valid trend line that accurately reflects the party system of Russia.

Possible Coalitions & Alliances

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the election in Russia is 5%.

YeR + LDPR
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65.1%
YeR + KPRF
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64.0%
YeR + NL
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62.2%
YeR + SRPZP
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55.3%
YeR
Unknown
48.9%

Projected Composition of Parliament

Based on the poll trend, 5 parties would enter Russia's State Duma: YeR with 220 representatives, LDPR with 73 representatives, KPRF with 68 representatives, NL with 60 representatives and SRPZP with 29 representatives.

Latest Polls at a Glance

Poll Trend History: Developments in Russia

Latest Election Results

Composition of the Current Government

Key Parties in Russia

Polling Institutes in Russia

Election Accuracy
Highly Accurate
Low Accuracy

65
WCIOM

Latest Poll: 1 week ago

59
CIPKR

Latest Poll: 2 years ago

55
FOM

Latest Poll: 2 weeks ago

39
Levada Center

Latest Poll: 5 months ago

What is the PolitPro Score?

The PolitPro Score assesses polling reliability based on election accuracy and deviations from the overall trend. Significant outliers in party values lead to deductions, as they may indicate systematic over- or under-representation. The maximum score is 100.

Political System & Democracy in Russia

Electoral Autocracy

Elections are held, but they are only partially free and fair, primarily serving to secure the government's power.

-7

Trend: Significant Decline

Over the past decade, the democracy score has severely deteriorated.

What is the PolitPro Democracy Score?

The PolitPro Democracy Score evaluates various aspects of democratic quality based on data from the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project. This international research initiative is led by the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and the University of Notre Dame (USA). Over 3,500 experts assess countries according to standardized scientific criteria. PolitPro aggregates and contextualizes this data to provide an understandable and comparable overview. The score ranges from 0 to 100.

Electoral Law & Electoral System in Russia

Presidential Republic

The President is both head of state and government, leading the executive branch.

Electoral System

The election is decided in a single round of voting.

G20

A forum for the world's largest industrial and emerging economies, focused on global economic issues.

OSCE

An organization dedicated to fostering peace, security, and human rights across Europe.

CSTO

A Russian-led defense alliance comprising former Soviet states.

BRICS

A group of major emerging economies positioned as a counterweight to Western industrialized nations.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next election in Russia?

The next Russia's General Election is expected in 2026. Until then, current election polls serve as the primary barometer for the political climate in Russia.

Data Sources and Methodology

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V-Dem – Varieties of Democracy

A global research project from the University of Gothenburg. Independent experts worldwide assess political systems and democracy levels based on scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Coppedge, Michael, John Gerring, Carl Henrik Knutsen, Staffan I. Lindberg, Jan Teorell, David Altman, Fabio Angiolillo, Michael Bernhard, Agnes Cornell, M. Steven Fish, Linnea Fox, Lisa Gastaldi, Haakon Gjerløw, Adam Glynn, Ana Good God, Allen Hicken, Katrin Kinzelbach, Kyle L. Marquardt, Kelly McMann, Valeriya Mechkova, Anja Neundorf, Pamela Paxton, Daniel Pemstein, Josefine Pernes, Johannes von Römer, Brigitte Seim, Rachel Sigman, Svend-Erik Skaaning, Jeffrey Staton, Aksel Sundström, Marcus Tannenberg, Eitan Tzelgov, Yi-ting Wang, Tore Wig, and Daniel Ziblatt. 2026. "V-Dem Codebook v16" Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Project.

V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset

A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.

Additional Sources

Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."

ParlGov – Parliamentary Democracy Data

A comprehensive research database from the University of Bremen, documenting parties, elections, and governments for comparative analysis.

Additional Sources

Döring, Holger and Philip Manow. 2024. Parliaments and governments database (ParlGov).

CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”