The survey took place between 26 and 29 September 2014 and was conducted throughout all of Russia in both urban and rural settings. The survey was carried out among 1600 people over the age of 18 in 134 localities of 46 of the country’s regions. The answer distribution is presented as percentages of the number of participants along with data from previous surveys. The statistical error of these studies does not exceed 3.4%.
HOW DO YOU PERSONALLY FEEL ABOUT SERVICE IN THE ARMY?
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|
Aug. 97 |
Jul. 00 |
Jun. 10 |
Sep. 14 |
|
every real man should serve in the army |
41 |
44 |
44 |
41 |
|
service in the army – it is your duty to your government, even if serving does not meet your own interests |
28 |
24 |
30 |
41 |
|
service in the army – it is a senseless and dangerous occupation, and it should be avoided at all costs |
24 |
23 |
19 |
15 |
|
it is difficult to say |
8 |
9 |
8 |
4 |
WHO DO YOU THINK SHOULD SERVE IN THE ARMY?
|
|
Jun. 10 |
Sep. 14 |
|
both conscripts and contract soldiers |
57 |
60 |
|
only contract soldiers, who are hired by the army for money |
26 |
28 |
|
only conscripts, called to service in the army on the basis of the Law on Universal Military Service |
13 |
7 |
|
it is difficult to say |
4 |
5 |
Translated by the Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies.