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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.

Public image

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.

Should I stay or should I go

Young Russians’ Desire to Leave Hits 10-Year High – Poll

Fifty-three percent of Russian respondents aged 18 to 24 would like to emigrate.

The golden rule

Be Kinder, Think Tank Tells Pro-Putin Leaders Ahead of Vote

Lawmakers have been advised to temper their "punishment- and ban-related agenda" if they want to keep their majority.

Don't take for granted

Russians Increasingly Value Free Speech, Civil Rights – Poll

Experts link the double-digit growth to events surrounding recent opposition protests, falling living standards and unpopular reforms.

IDC

Russians’ Apathy Toward Trump Hits Record High – Poll

More than four-fifths of respondents (85%) viewed Russian-U.S. relations negatively.

'indifferent attitude'

Positive Opinions Toward Putin Drop by 10% – Poll

“In general, all authoritarian regimes are held up on such an alienated attitude,” the head of the Levada Center said.

Public favor

Chechnya Outperforms Kremlin's KPIs Nationwide – Reports

Residents of Chechnya have the country's highest trust levels toward their region's leader, President Putin and elections.

Fading away

1 in 4 Young Russians Haven’t Heard of the Fall of the Berlin Wall – Poll

A majority of 18- to 24-year-olds surveyed said they “don’t care” about the fall of the Berlin Wall 30 years ago.

capital punishment

Half of Russians Want the Death Penalty Back – Poll

Debates on restoring the death penalty have resurfaced following the recent murder of a schoolgirl in southern Russia.

Constant anxiety

Russians Fear Arbitrary Authorities More Than Death, Poll Says

The Kremlin, meanwhile, dismissed the poll as superficial.

Slow thaw

Russians Feel More Positive Toward Ukraine Since Zelenskiy’s Election, Poll Says

A prisoner exchange between the two countries last month also influenced Russians' improving opinions of their neighbor.

'Moscow case'

Almost 40% of Russians Call Moscow Protest Convictions 'Politically Motivated' – Poll

Human Rights Watch has called the mass-unrest and police-assault charges against 17 people excessive and groundless.

Good will

Russians Most Likely to View China Positively Among Major Countries – Pew

Russia's close allyship with China contrasts with declining global attitudes toward Beijing.

'economic anxiety'

Xenophobia Is Still On the Rise in Russia – Poll

The increase in negative attitudes toward migrants comes amid rising worries over poverty, experts said.

political reps

Russians Don’t Believe There Is a Shortage of Women Politicians, Poll Says

Up to 17% of legislative seats in Russia are currently held by women, about half the global average.

Prevalence of abuse

Domestic Violence Affects 1 in 3 Russians, Poll Says

“Given the sensitivity of the topic ... in an interview setting, we can assume that the share may be higher,” the polling agency said.

Public perception

Most Russians Don’t Believe ‘Western Meddling’ Is to Blame for Moscow Protests, Poll Says

“The Western conspiracy talking point has failed,” the head of the Levada Center pollster said.

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