Against the backdrop of the escalating conflict over Donbas, the attitude of Russians to Ukraine has deteriorated. Mostly older groups of Russians worsened their attitude. The opinion of young people has not changed. 28% of Russians think that the DPR and LPR should become independent states, another quarter (25%) is in favor of the republics becoming a part of Russia. A third of Russians are sure that the conflict will drag on for a long time.
Year: 2021
Religiosity during the pandemic
In a March survey, 10 percent of Russians said the coronavirus epidemic had affected their faith, while 28 percent thought it had affected the country as a whole. We compare the data with the results of an international survey conducted in the summer of 2020.
The law on educational activities
The majority (71%) of Russians have not heard anything about the law about educational activities. 29% are well aware of it or have heard something about it. One-third of Russians (36 %) believe the law is intended to increase censorship, a view that prevails among those who have heard about the law, new media readers, and young people. Another 30% of respondents believe that the purpose of the law is to protect against anti-Russian propaganda; this viewpoint is more popular among older groups of respondents, as well as among television and radio listeners.
Attitude towards the US
Russian society is split equally in its attitude toward the United States. President Joe Biden’s remarks about Vladimir Putin had no effect on Russians’ attitudes toward the United States. One-third of Russians were outraged by the words of the American president; another third did not experience any special feelings.
Top March events
In March, Russians remembered events related to the pandemic most of all. Respondents also paid attention to news about Alexey Navalny, Joe Biden, and sports events.
EVALUATION OF THE NECESSARY SUBSISTENCE MINIMUM AMONG RUSSIANS
25% of Russians believe that their income exceeds the required living wage – this is the level of 2008-2010. The gap between the estimation of necessary subsistence minimum and income per capita is increasing.
Russia and Europe
The share of those who consider Russia a European country is decreasing. Fewer and fewer Russians consider themselves Europeans. Older groups of Russians view Russia as Europe and themselves as Europeans to a greater extent than younger groups.
Political participation and relations with the state in Russia
Russians’ interest in politics is more or less constant and is mostly passive (“spectator”) in nature. Only 3% of Russians are ready to participate in active political life. At the same time, the belief of Russians in the possibility of influencing the government has significantly increased. The number of Russians who insist on the need for the state to pay more attention to the problems and needs of citizens has grown significantly.
Electoral party ratings
The electoral rating of “United Russia” is continuously declining. LDPR and CPRF show growth. The rating of “Just Russia – For Truth” party despite its merger, has not changed. According to the current polls, four parties can enter the State Duma on the basis of party lists.
Russians See Greater Reward than Risk in Closer Relations with China
As Russia and China grow closer through economic ties, a joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Analytical Center survey finds that the Russian public sees little downside to the growing bilateral relationship. February 2021 With China and Russia on the outs with the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have […]