Current Polling: If an election were held in Russia today...

Next Russia's General Election: 2026

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

Electoral Threshold

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

Electoral Law & System in Russia: An Overview

Direct Election

Citizens directly elect their representatives to parliament.

Mixed Member System

Voters cast ballots for both individual candidates and political parties.

Parallel Voting System

Some seats are elected by plurality and others by proportional representation, without compensation.

Single-Round System

The election is decided in a single round of voting.

Not Free

Elections lack genuine competition and are neither free nor fair.

Historical Archive: Parliamentary Elections in Russia since 1945

Voter Turnout Trends in Russia

Historical Voter Turnout: Parliamentary Elections in Russia

Political History: Overview of All Government Cabinets in Russia

Data Sources and Methodology

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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.”