The survey took place between 26 and 29 September 2014 and was conducted throughout all of Russia in both urban and rural settings. The survey was carried out among 1630 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%.
DO YOU THINK THAT THE SO-CALLED “ISLAMIC STATE” ON THE BORDER OF SYRIA AND IRAQ POSES A THREAT TO REGIONAL AND INTERATIONAL SECURITY?
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|
Sep.14 |
|
Absolutely |
23 |
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Mostly yes |
32 |
|
Mostly no |
15 |
|
Definitely not |
5 |
|
This is the first time I’ve heard about it |
9 |
|
It is difficult to say |
17 |
DO YOU APPROVE OF THE MISSILE STRIKES, CONDUCTED BY THE UNITED STATES, AGAINST STRATEGIC SITES FACILITIES UNDER CONTROL OF THE “ISLAMIC STATE”?
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Sep.14 |
|
Absolutely |
8 |
|
Mostly yes |
15 |
|
Mostly no |
21 |
|
Definitely not |
33 |
|
This is the first time I’ve heard about it |
8 |
|
It is difficult to say |
15 |
WITH WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING OPINIONS ON THE CONFRONTATION BETWEEN THE REGIME AND THE OPPOSITION IN SYRIA WOULD YOU AGREE WITH MOST?
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|
Mar.12 |
Jun.13 |
Sep.13 |
Sep.14 |
|
Terrorists, encouraged by the West, are waging a bloody battle with the country’s legitimate government |
28 |
26 |
38 |
40 |
|
There is a civil war in Syria |
29 |
37 |
39 |
26 |
|
Bashar al-Assad’s regime is conducting a bloody massacre of those who oppose him |
6 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
|
It is difficult to say |
37 |
31 |
17 |
28 |
IN WHAT WAYS WILL THE SCENARIO OF THIS POLITICAL CONFLICT IN SYRIA EVOLVE?
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|
Aug.11 |
Feb.12 |
Jun.13 |
Sep.13 |
Sep.14 |
|
US and NATO will interfere in the conflict on the side of the opposition |
21 |
28 |
22 |
20 |
23 |
|
There will be a long and drawn-out/prolonged civil war |
18 |
18 |
19 |
15 |
21 |
|
The Syrian authorities will crack down on the opposition |
5 |
6 |
12 |
14 |
7 |
|
The authorities and the opposition will find a compromise through mediation between the parties and the international community |
11 |
14 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
|
The opposition will win |
4 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
|
Other |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
I know nothing about this |
21 |
16 |
15 |
27 |
14 |
|
It is difficult to say |
27 |
23 |
23 |
16 |
29 |
Translated by the Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies.