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What Secret Russian State Polling Tells Us About Support for the War

Do Russians support the war in Ukraine? This question has been discussed intensely since the invasion in February. According to surveys from major Russian...

Putin’s Ratings Drop on Ukraine Draft

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings saw their second-largest drop in his two decades in power as discontent brews over his call-up...

wartime sentiment

Putin's Approval Surges After Launch of 'Military Operation' in Ukraine

Experts warned against taking the numbers at face value.

Putin’s Approval Grows Amid Ukraine Tensions – Poll

Both his job approval and trust ratings are on an upward trajectory.

tomorrow will be worse

Russians Expect Political, Economic Decline in 2022 – Poll

Independent polling signals a pessimistic outlook among Russians toward the year ahead.

Russians View U.S. More Positively Despite Soaring Tensions – Poll

The survey marks the first time in three years that Russians reported an overall favorable attitude toward the U.S.

2 in 5 Russians Believe War With Ukraine Likely – Poll

Exactly half of those polled blamed the U.S. and other NATO countries for the current tensions in Ukraine.

Putin’s Approval Drops Amid Covid Surge, Partial Lockdown – Poll

Russians’ approval of the president’s job performance dropped to 63% in November from 67% in October.

public skepticism

Half of Russians Are Unafraid of Catching Covid Despite Record Deaths – Poll

The poll results also said Russians remain largely skeptical of their country’s domestically produced vaccines.

measure of support

Russians’ Approval of Putin, State Duma on the Rise – Poll

The Russian president's approval rating is increasing 67% despite weeks of record Covid-19 infections and deaths.

popular politics

Half of Russians Don't Hold ‘Democratic Values’ – Poll

Younger Russians were more likely to call themselves supporters of democratic values than older respondents.

not a friend in the world

Most Russians Say Their Country is Isolated – Poll

Meanwhile, 44% of Russians believe that Russia should treat the West as an ally, while 29% say it should be treated as a rival.

Russians See Decreasing Likelihood of Protests – Poll

Russian respondents are increasingly willing to take part in protests themselves, however.

waning popularity

Russians Sour on Navalny After ‘Extremist’ Ruling – Poll

The ruling and a new law banning “extremists” from running for parliament has effectively dismantled Russia’s most potent opposition force.

persistent skepticism

Majority of Russians Still Not Ready for Covid-19 Vaccination – Poll

The Levada Center also said 58% of Russians do not support the policy of compulsory vaccination that's being ordered by a growing number of regions.

post-soviet perspectives

Russians, Ukrainians Split on Views of Stalin – Poll

“Respect, indifference and sympathy toward Stalin prevail in Russia, while among Ukrainians it’s indifference and negative feelings.”

Putin Plummets, Stalin Stays on Top in Russians’ Ranking of ‘Notable’ Historical Figures – Poll

Just 15% of Russians named Putin as one of history's most prominent figures, his lowest showing since 2003.

broadened horizons

Share of Russians Willing to Move Abroad Hits Decade High – Poll

Younger Russians are at least twice as likely to be willing to emigrate than their older counterparts.

distant horizon

Fewer Russians Expect New Protests as Pressure on Opposition Intensifies – Poll

At the same time, respondents' willingness to attend protests themselves rose slightly.

unofficial diagnoses

1 in 4 Russians Believe They’ve Had Coronavirus – Poll

The results could signal a dramatic undercount in the official tally of Covid-19 cases nationwide.

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