Statement:
In general, people who live in Russia are less happy than those who live in Belgium

In the Happiness by country rating Russia holds position #64 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Belgium is #17 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Russia is worse than position of Belgium.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Happiness score' in descending order.

   Belgium	'Happiness score' value is	6.80
   Russia	'Happiness score' value is	5.46