The Social Hostility index in Russia reached 3.2 out of 10 points in 2020, having gradually decreased since 2015. The Government Restrictions index remained on the same level as in the previous year, measured at 8.2 out of 10 points. That corresponded to the "very high" level of restrictions, according to the study methodology. The two indices look at religious restrictions around the world.
Index scores of social hostility and government restrictions on religion in Russia from 2007 to 2020
*Baseline year, ending June 2007. Other years end in December.
Data on Crimea are included from 2015.
The Social Hostility index implies acts of religious hostility by private individuals, organizations or groups. The Government Restrictions index score includes laws, policies and actions by officials that restrict religious beliefs and practices. Both indices have the highest score of 10 points (corresponds to the highest level of religious hostility or restrictions).
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