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%.
IN YOUR OPINION, DO YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A NEED FOR DIRECT ELECTIONS OF OF GOVERNORS, MUNICIPALITY HEADS, AND DEPUTIES?
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Yes |
38 |
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Mostly yes |
25 |
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Mostly no |
12 |
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No |
9 |
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It is difficult to say |
16 |
WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO GIVE UP DIRECT ELECTIONS OF GOVERNORS, MUNICIPALITY HEADS, AND DEPUTIES? (as a percentage of those who think that regional/municipal elections are unnecessary; multiple answers are possible)
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They choose their own all the same, elections are dishonest |
40 |
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Common people do not understand politics and vote for whomever |
35 |
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Regardless of for whom you vote, nothing changes |
28 |
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Governors, municipality heads, and deputies do not exert significant influence on our lives |
12 |
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Elections interfere with the stability of the state |
8 |
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Something else |
2 |
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It is difficult to say |
2 |
Translated by the Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies.