Comment by brainwad
1 day ago
In my European country (Switzerland), it's mandatory to notify the government whenever you move. There is thus no universal census and also no voter registration. There's still subsampled surveys though, for e.g. economic data, that might come by mail (addressed to you by name, because they know where you live!).
Just like in the USSR
Perhaps on that one axis. On the other hand Switzerland is probably about as far opposed as the USSR as you can get.
As I understand it, in the Soviet Union you had to get government permission before moving. Whereas here the right to move is guaranteed, you just have to update your details.
You are right, I apologize
What's the fine for not registering your move? What time do you have to update your location?
In Russia in the 90s we had 5 days and now it's three months. The fine is 3000 rubles (~40 euro) and zero if you moved in the same region (most of them are bigger than Switzerland:) or live at relative's or spouse's place
I used to think that what we have in Russia is Soviet legacy (albeit relaxed) and it's something people in Europe are not burdened with
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