Russian Federation
Since 1987, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has worked in over 145 countries to advance good governance and democratic rights. Although IFES is not currently engaged in programming in this country, previous work, research and/or other relevant items are highlighted below.
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22 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
During the 13th session of IFES' Democratic Resilience in Europe during a Pandemic discussion series, experts discussed Putin’s Russia, the future of Russian politics, the responsibility of the...
12 Nov 2019 | Publication
A new IFES white paper examines how the Russian Federation is influencing countries across Europe and Eurasia to abandon or rethink their embrace of “western liberal values.” Countering Russian...
14 Mar 2018 | Election FAQ
On March 18, Russian citizens went to the polls for presidential elections. Incumbent President Vladimir Putin contested the election as an independent, despite consistently representing the ruling...
18 Sep 2016 | Election FAQ
On September 18, Russian voters will elect 450 Deputies to the Russian Federation State Duma (lower house of Parliament). These elections will be held under a new electoral system.
20 Sep 2012 | News and Updates
IFES is troubled by the imminent departure of USAID from Russia. The closing of USAID's office and its support will present additional challenges for Russian citizens and organizations in the pursuit...
2 Mar 2012 | Election FAQ
Protests following the December 2011 State Duma elections revealed a change in the dynamic between the Russian population and the Kremlin, leaving many to wonder how this growing grassroots...
31 Jan 2012 | Multimedia
Irina Zaslavskaya, a native of St. Petersburg who facilitated IFES’ first interaction with Russia’s election commission, talks to us about helping empower the first post-Soviet election management...
31 Aug 2011 | Multimedia
On the 20th anniversary of the failed coup in Russia, Irina Zaslavskaya, Program Officer in IFES’s Europe and Asia division and a native of St. Petersburg, shares her thoughts with us.
30 Nov 2002 | Publication
The following report summarizes the goals, findings and recommendations which developed out of the two day Adjudication Conference gathering in Sofia, Bulgaria in April 2002. Supreme and...
30 Apr 2002 | Publication
This study contains information for 17 post-communist countries. The study analyzes laws and regulations related to the financing of political parties, presidential candidates and parliamentary...
31 Dec 2001 | Publication
This handbook describes the attributes of various electoral systems and explores their advantages and disadvantages.
31 Aug 2001 | Publication
This Final Project Report details the activities carried out in Russia from May 1998. The impacts of the project, as well as the "lessons learned" over the course of the project are...
31 May 2000 | Publication
This guide covers legal as well as various practical issues related to the participation of TV and radio companies and editorial offices of periodicals in the running of the 2000...
30 Apr 2000 | Publication
This report includes recommendations and suggestions that are designed to promote the continued success of the electoral process in the Russian Federation. The report was conducted for the...
31 Jan 2000 | Publication
This brief report of presents findings from the 1999 Russian Duma elections. IFES proposes to the Central Election Committee areas in need of improvement so as to ensure freer and fairer...
31 Aug 1999 | Publication
This Pre-Election Technical Assessment of the Russian Federation conducted by the IFES was designed to evaluate preparations for the 19 December 1999 elections to the State Duma and to make...
1 Apr 1999 | Publication
31 Dec 1998 | Election Material
16 Nov 1998 | Election Material
Russian Press Kit - Central Asian Conference 1998
13 Dec 1997 | Election Material
Ballot used for municipal elections in Moscow on 14 December 1997. This ballot was used in Moscow's no. 35 constituency.
31 Jul 1996 | Publication
31 Jul 1996 | Publication
This report reflects IFES’ cumulative findings of the 1996 presidential elections in Russia. The report is designed as a reference tool for those tasked with legal, institutional, and...
30 Jun 1996 | Publication
This report summarizes election day observations from the Presidential elections in Russia in July 1996.
31 Dec 1995 | Election Material
This document informs citizens of the voting process prior to the first election in Russia in 1996. Voter registration and voting procedure are covered.
31 Dec 1995 | Election Material
This document reports the results of a poll taken after a Russian Federation Presidental election in 1996.
31 Dec 1995 | Election Material
This document informs election commissions the best way to use the media in informing the public. Sample pre-election information packages, sample news releases, and media advisories are...
31 Dec 1995 | Election Material
This document answers common questions about the 1996 presidental election in Russia. The nomination process, voting eligibility, polling station procedures, and counting procedures are covered.