This survey was carried out July 24-25, 2020, among a representative sample of all Russian residents. The sample was comprised of 1617 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 respondents.
For a full picture of fluctuations in the perceived probability of protests, see indicators [1]. May–July 2020 surveys were conducted via telephone interviews, previously they were conducted via personal interviews in respondents’ homes.
IN YOUR OPINION, HOW LIKELY ARE LARGE-SCALE DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST A DECLINE IN QUALITY OF LIFE OR IN DEFENSE OF CIVIL RIGHTS IN YOUR CITY OR RURAL AREA? (one answer)
Aug 14 | Aug 15 | Aug 16 | June 17 | July 18 | Aug 19 | Feb 20 | May 20 | July 20 | |
Quite likely | 17 | 17 | 18 | 28 | 41 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 30 |
Very unlikely | 78 | 76 | 78 | 63 | 54 | 62 | 70 | 61 | 63 |
I do not know; it is difficult to say | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 7 |
IF SUCH LARGE-SCALE DEMONSTRATIONS OCCURRED, WOULD YOU PERSONALLY PARTICIPATE? (one answer)
Aug 14 | Aug 15 | Aug 16 | June 17 | July 18 | Aug 19 | Feb 20 | May 20 | July 20 | |
I most likely would | 8 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 |
I most likely would not | 86 | 80 | 82 | 77 | 66 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 65 |
It is difficult to say | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DEMONSTRATIONS TAKING PLACE IN KHABAROVSK KRAI DUE TO THE ARREST OF GOVERNOR SERGEY FURGAL? (one answer)
July 20 | |
I am paying close attention to how this situation is developing | 26 |
I have heard something about this | 57 |
This is the first time I have heard about this | 16 |
It is difficult to say | 1 |
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF THE PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THESE PROTESTS? (as a percentage of respondents who have heard about the protests; one answer)
July 20 | |
Mostly positive | 45 |
Neutral, indifferent | 26 |
Mostly negative | 17 |
It is difficult to say | 11 |
Translated by Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (formerly Monterey Institute of International Studies).
The ANO Levada Center has been included in the registry of non-commercial organizations acting as foreign agents. Read the Director of the Levada Center’s statement of disagreement with this decision here [2].