# Kremlin plans to rank Russia’s ‘traditional values,’ placing patriotism above life and mercy

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/kremlin-plans-to-rank-russias-traditional-values-placing-patriotism-above-life-and-mercy/
- Published: 2026-11-13T14:58:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T15:24:41+00:00
- Original publisher: Meduza
- Original article: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/13/kremlin-plans-to-rank-russia-s-traditional-values-placing-patriotism-above-life-and-mercy
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Russia plans to put patriotism at the top of a formal values hierarchy.
- The bill on patriotic education is described as almost ready.
- A separate proposal would fine social network owners for certain material.

## Summary

A Kremlin official says Russia is preparing legislation that would formally rank the country’s “traditional values”, with patriotism and related ideas placed at the top. The proposed hierarchy would be included in a bill on patriotic upbringing and civic education, which is described as almost ready for submission to the State Duma.

A 2022 presidential decree listed values beginning with life, dignity and human rights, followed by patriotism and other principles including family, humanism and mercy. The official said sovereignty-related values, including responsibility for the homeland and continuity between generations, would be fundamental in the new ranking. Separately, a parliamentary committee approved a bill proposing fines for distributing material that discredits traditional values; its authors say the penalties would apply to social network owners, not users.

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