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skeptics and believers

1 in 4 Russians Believe Coronavirus Pandemic ‘Made-Up’ – Poll

Respondents who are skeptical of the pandemic are more likely to flout self-isolation rules, the poll said.

institutional trust

Russians’ Confidence in Government Down, Self-Reliance Up During Virus Outbreak – Poll

More than 60% of Russians said they felt less confident that the government would help them during the pandemic.

Putin’s Approval Rating Drops to Historic Low: Poll

The latest results mark Putin's lowest approval rating recorded by the Levada Center since September 1999.

Putin’s Virus Response Earns Lower Marks Than Local Leaders’: Poll

Respondents were more likely to say their governors were doing their best to deal with the outbreak than the president.

youth (not) in revolt

4 in 5 Young Russians Are Apolitical: Poll

“Politics is boring and de facto nonexistent [for young people],” the Carnegie Moscow Center's Andrei Kolesnikov said.

who do you trust?

Russians’ Trust in Putin Hits 14-Year Low – State Poll

Just 28.3% of Russians surveyed by VTsIOM named Putin when asked to name a politician whom they trust.

1 in 5 Russians Advocate ‘Eliminating’ LGBT Community – Poll

Attitudes are more tolerant than five years ago.

Russians’ Positive Opinions of Putin Fall for 3rd Straight Year – Poll

The share of Russians who said they view Putin with positive feelings like admiration or sympathy stood at 29%.

Majority of Russians Doubt Official Coronavirus Data – Poll

Russia's low number of cases has drawn skepticism as numbers in neighboring Europe have soared.

rose-colored glasses

75% of Russians Say Soviet Era Was 'Greatest Time' in Country’s History – Poll

At the same time, only 28% of Russians said they would want to “return to the path that the Soviet Union was following.”

DESPERATE TIMES

60% of Russians Willing to Give Up Their Rights to Fight Coronavirus — Poll

The country’s prime minister has told authorities to develop a system that uses mobile phones to track people.

fading from memory

Fewer Russians Remember Nemtsov’s Murder 5 Years On – Poll

Nearly 30% of Russians today say they haven't heard of the opposition politician's murder.

let's be friends

4 in 5 Russians View West as a Friend – Poll

Sociologists said the results point toward Russians’ “mass fatigue of foreign policy confrontation.”

Russians’ Trust in Putin Halves in 2 Years – Poll

The polling agency linked the decline to Russians' “growing dissatisfaction” with the economy.

Russia’s Happiness Index Drops to Post-Crimea Low

Russia ranked as the fifth-most unhappy place among the 46 countries surveyed.

Constitutional change

1 in 4 Russians Want Putin Presidency Beyond 2024 – Poll

Meanwhile, 33% of respondents wanted to see Putin retain some kind of political role after he exits the presidency.

threats to humanity

Russians See Pollution as a Greater Threat Than Terrorism – Poll

Two-thirds of Russian respondents also said they believe that global warming is caused by human activity.

Public perception

2 in 3 Russians Believe Russia Has Political Prisoners – Poll

More than half of Russians believe that their country imprisons people for political reasons.

Putin Enjoys Higher Global Confidence Than Trump – Pew

Meanwhile, the share of Russian respondents who view the U.S. positively is nearly half the global average.

let's be friends

Russians’ Positive View Toward U.S. Doubles – Poll

Russians’ favorable view of the European Union has also nearly doubled since May 2018.

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