Is Russia a democracy?

[Jason Y]

If it is, then by how much?  Well, it is true that until recently Russia probably seemed normal to most people.  A westerner could visit it and live there, something impossible before 1991.

https://soapboxie.com/world-politics/Is-Russia-Really-a-Democracy

 

[Henrywrites]

RE: Is Russia a democracy?

They are not against welcoming others to come stay with them as long as you are going to obey their rules.

 

[Sincerem11]

Probably , Russia is operates under communist system but elects their leaders through Democracy.

 

[Rey619]

Russia is officially classified as a federal semi-presidential republic, which theoretically operates within a democratic framework. However, in practice, the democratic nature of Russia is highly contested due to significant deviations from the principles of liberal democracy.

 

[Nomad]

Russia is not a Democracy. They do have elements of democracy as there are political parties and elections are held regularly, but in reality they have pseudo democracy.

 

[Rey619]

Not a chance in hell they are a democracy lol

 

[Lord Roco]

Russia is not a democracy in the true sense, but its a procedural democracy.

However, why would anyone like to question their system when it has worked well for Russia and the demand for a transition is not a vocal demand from within Russia?

What one should understand is that democracy cannot work everywhere and at everytime.