The survey took place between 21 and 24 November 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%.
IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE SECRET SERVICE TODAY?
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Sept. 07 |
Nov. 11 |
Nov. 14 |
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The Russian secret service has a very important role, and their current powers fulfill this role well |
42 |
45 |
56 |
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Russia has given the secret service too much uncontrolled power |
35 |
33 |
27 |
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It is difficult to say/I don’t remember |
23 |
23 |
17 |
IN YOUR OPINION, SHOULD INFORMATION ABOUT HOW THE MONEY ALLOCATED FOR DEFENSE AND NATIONAL SECURITY IS BEING SPENT BE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR SHOULD IT BE KEPT SECRET?
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Sept. 04 |
Sept. 07 |
Nov. 11 |
Nov. 14 |
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It should be available to the general public |
62 |
50 |
58 |
56 |
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It should be kept secret |
25 |
36 |
27 |
30 |
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It is difficult to say |
13 |
14 |
15 |
15 |
Translated by the Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies.