The survey took place between 22 and 25 May 2015 and was conducted throughout all of Russia in both urban and rural settings. The survey was carried out among 800 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 4.1%.
HAVE YOU HEARD THAT THE GOVERNMENT IS PLANNING TO REDUCE BUDGET ALLOCATIONS THIS YEAR IN SOME AREAS (HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION) AND INCREASE ALLOCATIONS IN OTHER AREAS (CRIMEA, NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY)?
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May 15 |
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Yes |
30 |
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No |
69 |
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No answer |
1 |
FOR WHICH AREAS OF ADDITIONAL FINANCING WOULD YOU SUPPORT REDUCING THE SPENDING ON EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE? (multiple answers given)
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May 15 |
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Development in Crimea and Sevastopol |
16 |
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Development of the Russian Far East |
11 |
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Repayment of loans for which the borrowers are unable to pay |
7 |
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Construction of a high-speed rail between Moscow and Kazan |
5 |
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Support for nuclear research |
5 |
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Increase in wages and pension in Abkhazia |
3 |
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Financial support for Rostech |
2 |
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State loans for A. Konchalovsky and N. Mikhalkov to create a network of restaurants |
1 |
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Development of the TV Channel Russia Today |
1 |
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Purchase of helicopters and airplanes for transportation for the heads of government |
1 |
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I do not support additional funding in these areas at the cost of reducing spending on education and healthcare |
60 |
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It is difficult to say |
9 |
IN YOUR OPINION, TOWARD WHAT SHOULD THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT ALLOCATE ITS SPENDING PRIMARILY? (multiple answers given)
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May 10 |
May 15 |
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Improving the quality of life of the population |
64 |
67 |
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Improving the quality of medical care and services |
60 |
55 |
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Support for socially disadvantaged groups |
56 |
52 |
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Development of education and science |
37 |
26 |
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Construction and renovations of roads |
-* |
22 |
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Creation of innovative programs (modernization of industry, nanotechnology, etc.) |
18 |
14 |
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Rearmament and modernization of the army |
16 |
12 |
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Development of culture and art |
13 |
8 |
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Support for the international reputation of Russia, holding events such as the Sochi Olympics, the Universiade, and the World Cup |
10 |
5 |
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Development of space programs |
6 |
4 |
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Other |
4 |
1 |
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It is difficult to say |
3 |
2 |
*Option was not included in the list of answers.
WOULD YOU PREFER THAT YOU, YOUR CHILDREN, AND YOUR GRANDCHILDREN HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE FREE MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATION OR THAT YOU HAD ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY FOR THESE SERVICES ON YOUR OWN?
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2002 |
2004 |
2005 |
2007 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2015 |
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December |
July |
May |
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The opportunity to receive free medical care and education |
63 |
68 |
76 |
60 |
73 |
67 |
64 |
73 |
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Have enough money to pay for these services on our own |
33 |
30 |
22 |
35 |
23 |
30 |
33 |
25 |
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It is difficult to say |
4 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Distribution of answers based on socio-demographic characteristics of respondents look at the PDF file
Translated by Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (formerly Monterey Institute of International Studies).