Elite Consultations Score in Russia
Russia: Elite Consultations Score was -0.816 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elite Consultations Score in Russia, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, elite consultations score in Russia stood at -0.816.
That represents a change of down 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in Russia peaked at 0.653 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -2.18, in 1936.
Russia ranks 154th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | -2.1 | -2.1 | -2.1 | 1 |
| 1790s | -2.1 | -2.1 | -2.1 | 10 |
| 1800s | -1.89 | -2.1 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1810s | -1.87 | -1.87 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1820s | -1.87 | -1.87 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1830s | -1.87 | -1.87 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1840s | -1.87 | -1.87 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1850s | -1.85 | -1.87 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1860s | -1.81 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1870s | -1.81 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1880s | -1.81 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1890s | -1.81 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1900s | -1.51 | -1.8 | -1.04 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.9845 | -1.1 | -0.635 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.12 | -1.53 | -0.808 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.94 | -2.18 | -1.53 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.02 | -2.18 | -1.78 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.982 | -1.78 | -0.448 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.502 | -0.556 | -0.448 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.556 | -0.556 | -0.556 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.3866 | -0.556 | -0.015 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4814 | 0.14 | 0.653 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4345 | 0.399 | 0.543 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1537 | -0.683 | 0.514 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7848 | -1.04 | -0.538 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.87 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.2 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.03 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.367 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 283.02 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elite consultations score in Russia?
- Elite consultations score in Russia was -0.816 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.653 in 1992.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.18 in 1936.
- How does Russia rank for elite consultations score?
- Russia ranks 154th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Elite Consultations Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites consult other elites across the political spectrum and from relevant sectors of society and business when considering important policy changes.