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

In the Happiness by country rating Russia holds position #64 ²⁰²² out of 141 and New Zealand is #10 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Russia is worse than position of New Zealand.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

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

   New Zealand	'Happiness score' value is	7.20
   Russia	'Happiness score' value is	5.46