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Articles with tag "Poll"

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.
Public influence

1 in 5 Russians Believe They Can Influence the Government, Poll Says

The poll results indicate “an attempt to state that ‘we exist’ and ‘we have an opinion’,” one sociologist said.
Pessimistic outlook

Most Russians Don’t Believe in a Better Future – State Poll

Respondents pointed to instability, low wages and living standards in Russia as the reasons behind their thinking.
Playing games

1 in 5 Russians Are Gamers, Poll Says

The most popular game among Russians is the battle simulator World of Tanks, followed by the classic card game Solitaire.
Ignorance is bliss

Russia Dodges Bad Data With Less Frequent Publications

At least three state-backed agencies started publishing data less frequently when it reflected a poor economy and lagging public opinion.
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