The survey took place between 19 and 22 September 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%.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO TRAVEL TO THE USA OR EU COUNTRIES. DO YOU THINK THAT IT IS SENSIBLE TO LIMIT TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY TO OTHER RUSSIAN CITIZENS?
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Yes, it is necessary to limit travel outside the country to certain categories of citizens and to introduce exit visas under certain circumstances |
28 |
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No, the freedom of movement is the inalienable right of a citizen and cannot be limited (with the exception of those under investigation or serving time in prison) |
55 |
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It is difficult to say |
16 |
WHICH CATEGORIES OF CITIZENS SHOULD HAVE THEIR RIGHT TO TRAVEL ABROAD LIMITED? (as a percentage of those, who think that traveling outside Russia should be limited; several answers are possible)
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All those who are privy to state secrets |
71 |
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All employees of military and law enforcement agencies |
41 |
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All those who work for the state, deputies, judges |
33 |
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Only those who work in law enforcement |
23 |
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All those who work for the state, as well as leading members of parties and state media |
19 |
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All citizens of Russia, regardless of their status or position |
9 |
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It is difficult to say |
4 |
ON WHAT GROUNDS SHOULD TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY BE LIMITED? (as a percentage of those, who think that traveling outside Russia should be limited; several answers are possible)
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Access to state secrets |
79 |
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In the event of an armed conflict between Russia and some other country limit travel to this country and to countries allied with the enemy |
34 |
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In the case of unpaid fines and taxes |
23 |
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In the case of work in NGOs, recognized to be foreign agents |
22 |
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In the case of political or social activities that are directed, in the opinion of qualified agencies, against the state’s interests |
22 |
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In the case of unpaid alimonies |
21 |
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In the case of an obligation to institutes of higher education to pay back by working for a certain period of time in Russian industry |
15 |
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In the case of committing multiple administrative offenses |
11 |
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In the presence of a previous criminal conviction |
8 |
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It is difficult to say |
3 |
IN YOUR OPINION, WILL THE GOVERNMENT LIMIT THE RIGHT TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY IN THE FUTURE?
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The government will limit the right to travel outside the country |
49 |
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The government will not limit the right to travel outside the country |
22 |
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It is difficult to say |
29 |
WHY MIGHT THE GOVERNMENT LIMIT THE RIGHT TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY IN THE FUTURE? (as a percentage of those who think that the government will limit the right to travel outside the country)
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In the event of a protracted conflict with the West |
37 |
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In order to regulate the flow of migrants |
26 |
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To fight tax evaders, chronic non-payers of fines and alimonies |
25 |
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So that young and active people contributed to their home country’s development |
20 |
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As a continuation of the trend towards returning to everything Soviet |
15 |
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In order to fight dissidents and the opposition |
10 |
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In order to improve the demographic situation |
8 |
Translated by the Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies.