Statement:
In New Zealand, the prosperity Index is higher, which means people have more opportunities to thrive by fulfilling their unique potential and playing their part in strengthening their communities and nations than in Russia

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating New Zealand holds position #5 2007 out of 166 and Russia is #71 out of 166 2007.
Position of New Zealand is better than position of Russia.

Referencies:

  1. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2021 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.9
    Russia 'Prosperity Index' value is 59.3
  2. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2020 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Prosperity Index' value is 81.1
    Russia 'Prosperity Index' value is 58.7
  3. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2012 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Prosperity Index' value is 80.8
    Russia 'Prosperity Index' value is 55.4
  4. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) 2007 by Legatum Institute
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.
    New Zealand 'Prosperity Index' value is 81.0
    Russia 'Prosperity Index' value is 54.6