🇷🇺Russia Political Stability: 7.8/100

Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning both Europe and Asia with a vast landmass that includes diverse terrains and climates. It features nine major mountain ranges, including the Caucasus Mountains, and has the world's deepest freshwater lake, Lake Baikal. The country experiences a predominantly humid continental climate, with severe winters and brief transitional seasons, while its extensive coastline along three oceans contributes to varied weather patterns.

Russia has an estimated population of 146 million, making it the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous in the world. The population is highly urbanized, with a median age of 41.9 years, and is experiencing a demographic crisis due to low birth rates and high mortality rates, exacerbated by recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and military conflicts.

World Bank governance: rule of law 7th percentile, corruption control 8th percentile, political stability 9th percentile.

Russia's strongest governance dimension is Government Effectiveness at 10/100, placing it in the bottom quartile globally. This points to comparatively high-quality public services and credible policy implementation.

The weakest dimension is Regulatory Quality at 5/100. Regulatory challenges may create an unpredictable environment for economic activity and daily life.

The narrow spread across all six indicators points to consistent governance performance. Countries with even governance profiles tend to offer predictable environments for travelers and businesses alike.

Russia's fragile governance environment presents real challenges for travelers. Institutional capacity is severely limited across most dimensions. Visitors should expect minimal government services, potential interactions with corruption, and limited recourse through legal systems. Travel to Russia requires extensive preparation and risk awareness.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Russia as Level 4 (Do Not Travel). Elevated advisory levels combined with governance data paint a fuller picture of conditions on the ground that travelers should consider.