Russia
Country in Europe
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 37.7 (2025). World rank 186 of 207 (1 = best); in Europe, 45 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 34.9 (2025). World rank 182 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 44 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 31.3 (2025). World rank 178 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 44 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 13.6% → 16.4%, rule of law 43.4 → 37.7 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 29.2 → 28.2 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential federation
- Head of state
- Vladimir Putin
- Head of government
- Mikhail Mishustin
- Independence
- December 25, 1991
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 16.4% 2025