This survey was conducted June 27-28, 2020, among a representative sample of all Russian residents. The sample was comprised of 1622 people aged 18 or older. The survey was conducted by means of computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) through random digit dialing (RDD) of mobile and landline numbers. The statistical error for this study does not exceed 2.4%. The answer distribution is presented as percentages of the total number of participants.
Note that the field work was mostly conducted on June 27, that is, the survey results show Russians’ declared readiness to take part in voting on this very date; therefore, they should not be regarded as exit poll results.
VOTING ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS IS TAKING PLACE THESE DAYS. WILL YOU BE TAKING PART? (all respondents were asked this question; one answer)
| June 2020 | |
| Yes, I will take part | 50 |
| No, I will not take part | 25 |
| I already took part | 22 |
| It is difficult to say/Decline to answer | 3 |
HOW EXACTLY DID YOU VOTE? (as a percentage of respondents who indicated they already took part in voting at the time of survey on JUNE 27, 2020; N = 352 people)
| June 2020 | |
| For the amendments | 68 |
| Against the amendments | 17 |
| I spoiled the ballot* | <1 |
| It is difficult to say/Decline to answer | 15 |
HOW ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE? (as a percentage of respondents who indicated they intend to take part in voting at the time of survey on JUNE 27, 2020; N = 816 people)
| June 2020 | |
| For the amendments | 54 |
| Against the amendments | 29 |
| I will spoil the ballot* | <1 |
| It is difficult to say/Decline to answer | 17 |
*This option was not read aloud, but was recorded if the respondent indicated it themselves.
WHY WILL YOU NOT BE TAKING PART IN VOTING? SELECT NO MORE THAN THREE ANSWERS (as a percentage of those who indicated that they will not be taking part in voting; N = 408 people; respondents could select more than one answer; answers are ranked in descending order)
| June 2020 | |
| I do not believe in the integrity of this vote | 38 |
| I believe that nothing depends on my vote | 32 |
| I am against the proposed amendments | 22 |
| I believe it is wrong to make amendments to the Constitution | 21 |
| I will be busy or out of town | 13 |
| I believe it is dangerous to vote during the coronavirus pandemic | 12 |
| I never vote | 10 |
| Other: against the package (omnibus) vote** | 4 |
| Other: due to health issues** | 2 |
| Other answers | 8 |
| It is difficult to say | <1 |
**Position coded from the “Other” category into a separate code.
DO YOU APPROVE OF THE AMENDMENT RESETTING THE PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMIT THAT WOULD ALLOW VLADIMIR PUTIN TO TAKE PART IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AFTER THE END OF HIS CURRENT TERM? (all respondents were asked this question; one answer)
| June 2020 | |
| Definitely yes | 31 |
| Probably yes | 21 |
| Probably not | 11 |
| Definitely not | 33 |
| It is difficult to say | 4 |
DO YOU APPROVE OF THE AMENDMENT RESETTING THE PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMIT THAT WOULD ALLOW VLADIMIR PUTIN TO TAKE PART IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AFTER THE END OF HIS CURRENT TERM? (depending upon how the respondent has already voted or how they intend to vote)
| Total sample |
On June 27, 2020: already voted or intend to vote “FOR” the amendments (N = 682) |
On June 27, 2020: already voted or intend to vote “AGAINST” the amendments or to spoil the ballot (N = 295) |
|
| Definitely yes | 31 | 60 | 1 |
| Probably yes | 21 | 29 | 9 |
| Probably not | 11 | 5 | 11 |
| Definitely not | 33 | 5 | 77 |
| It is difficult to say | 4 | 2 | 1 |
The sum of the responses may deviate from 100% by ±2 due to rounding error.
Translated by Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (formerly Monterey Institute of International Studies).
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