Stable majority for the incumbent government
In the current poll trend, the governing parties in Russia secure 65.6% of the seats.
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In the current poll trend, the governing parties in Russia secure 65.6% of the seats.
+0.5 gain over the past 30 days
-1.1 decline over the past 30 days
The next Russia's General Election takes place in 36 days.
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The frontrunner in the current PolitPro Poll Trend for the Russian election is YeR with 45.4%. This is followed by KPRF: 13.4%, LDPR: 12.8%, NL: 11.3% and SRPZP: 6.1%. Other parties secure 11% of the votes.
The incumbent governing parties in Russia confirm their majority in the current poll trend with 65.6% of the seats. Thus, the coalition of YeR and LDPR continues to enjoy solid parliamentary support to stably continue governmental affairs.
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.
The electoral threshold for the election in Russia is 5%.
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.
Based on the poll trend, 5 parties would enter Russia's State Duma: YeR with 230 representatives, KPRF with 68 representatives, LDPR with 65 representatives, NL with 57 representatives and SRPZP with 30 representatives.
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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.
Elections are held, but they are only partially free and fair, primarily serving to secure the government's power.
Russia achieves a score of 12 out of 100 in the PolitPro Democracy Index.
Over the past decade, the democracy score has severely deteriorated.
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.
The President is both head of state and government, leading the executive branch.
The election is decided in a single round of voting.
A forum for the world's largest industrial and emerging economies, focused on global economic issues.
An organization dedicated to fostering peace, security, and human rights across Europe.
A Russian-led defense alliance comprising former Soviet states.
A group of major emerging economies positioned as a counterweight to Western industrialized nations.
The next Russia's General Election is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Expect regular updates on new opinion polls and survey results over the coming 36 days.
A global research project from the University of Gothenburg. Independent experts worldwide assess political systems and democracy levels based on scientific criteria.V-Dem – Varieties of Democracy
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A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset
Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."
A comprehensive research database from the University of Bremen, documenting parties, elections, and governments for comparative analysis.ParlGov – Parliamentary Democracy Data
Döring, Holger and Philip Manow. 2024. Parliaments and governments database (ParlGov).
The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey
Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”