Censorship in whatever form is now banned. Russian citizens are free to apply their abilities and resources to engage in business. The right to own private property is protected by law. Any economic activity seeking to secure a monopoly and any unfair competition are not allowed under the law. Everyone is guaranteed social security in old age, in the event of sickness or disability, and loss of breadwinner, and child-raising allowances.
Medical aid is free at state-financed and municipal health care institutions.
Everyone is entitled to receive, on a competitive basis, a higher education at state-run educational institutions. Basic general schooling is mandatory. Foreign nationals and persons without citizenship enjoy equal rights and have similar obligations with Russian citizens. The titular head of the Russian State is the President, who protects the country's Constitution, human rights and civil liberties, and lays down guidelines for the nation's domestic and foreign policies, in keeping with the Constitution and federal laws. The President is elected for a term of four years in a general, equal and direct election by secret ballot.