section_path: Government and politics/Corruption
section_name: Corruption
paragraph_text: Corruption
  
  Russia's political system has been variously described as a kleptocracy, an oligarchy, and a plutocracy. It was the lowest rated European country in Transparency International 's Corruption Perceptions Index for 2023, ranking 141th out of 180 countries. Russia has a long history of corruption, which is seen as a significant problem. It affects various sectors, including the economy, business, public administration, law enforcement, healthcare, education, and the military.