Russia
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- semi-presidential federation
- CONSTITUTION
- December 12, 1993
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on civil law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral; Federation Council (Soviet Federatsii) and State Duma (Gosudarstvennaya Duma)
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Constitutional Court; Supreme Court; the Federation Council appoints judges for life, on the recommendation of the Head of State
RELIGIONS
15-20% Russian Orthodox; 10-15% Muslims; 2% Christians
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2017RussiaDEATH PENALTY
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
- MARCH 25, 2016RussiaDEATH PENALTY
A number of Russian Duma deputies have proposed a bill that would introduce the death penalty for terrorism-related crimes.
A number of Russian Duma deputies have proposed a bill that would introduce the death penalty for terrorism-related crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016RussiaDEATH PENALTY
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
MAY 12, 2015RussiaDEATH PENALTYRUSSIA: STATE DUMA REFUSES TO INSTITUTE CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR TERRORISM
Russia’s State Duma rejected in the first reading the initiative of member of the Liberal Democratic Party
- APRIL 12, 2015RussiaDEATH PENALTY
According to a Public Opinion Foundation’s survey held on 11-12 April 2015 among 1,500 respondents in
According to a Public Opinion Foundation’s survey held on 11-12 April 2015 among 1,500 respondents in
- JANUARY 1, 2015RussiaDEATH PENALTY
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
JULY 14, 2014RussiaDEATH PENALTYRUSSIA: FEWER CITIZENS SUPPORT DEATH PENALTY
According to a Levada Center’s survey held on 20-23 June 2014 in 134 cities, towns and villages in 46
- JANUARY 1, 2014RussiaDEATH PENALTY
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
- SEPTEMBER 2, 2013RussiaDEATH PENALTY
RUSSIA: IRAQI CITIZEN FACING DEATH PENALTY AT HOME FOR CONVERSION TO CHRISTIANITY GRANTED ASYLUM
The Russian authorities decided not to deport a citizen of Iraq, who earlier adopted Christianity
- JULY 1, 2013RussiaDEATH PENALTY
RUSSIA: NUMBER OF DEATH PENALTY SUPPORTERS GROWS
A total of 38 percent Russians support the resumption of death penalties in the
- FEBRUARY 12, 2013RussiaDEATH PENALTY
RUSSIA STRONGLY OPPOSED TO REINSTATING DEATH PENALTY
The Russian State Duma decided against re-introducing the death penalty. MPs do not see execution
- JANUARY 1, 2013RussiaDEATH PENALTY
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996
With the introduction of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of 1996