This survey took place between 26-29 August 2016 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 137 localities of 48 of the country’s regions. The survey was conducted as a personal interview in respondents’ homes. The answer distribution is presented as percentages of the number of participants along with data from previous surveys.
The statistical error of these studies for a selection of 1600 people (with a probability of 0.95) does not exceed:
3.4% for indicators around 50%
2.9% for indicators around 25%
2.0% for indicators around 10%
1.5% for indicators around 5%
IN YOUR OPINION, WHICH SUBJECTS SHOULD BE GIVEN MORE ATTENTION IN SCHOOLS? (respondents were given a list; multiple answers)
| Aug.16 | |
| Russian language | 68 |
| Math | 53 |
| History | 33 |
| Literature | 32 |
| Foreign languages | 27 |
| IT, computer literacy, programming | 23 |
| Physics, chemistry, biology | 21 |
| Physical education, sports | 18 |
| Vocational training/ home economics | 13 |
| Geography | 10 |
| First aid skills | 9 |
| Social sciences (social studies, sociology, economics, politics) | 9 |
| National language and literature (in republics and autonomous districts) | 7 |
| Sex education | 7 |
| Creativity, art, music | 6 |
| Basics of religions and secular ethics | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| It is difficult to say | 4 |
DO YOU THINK THAT SCHOOLS SHOULD TEACH CHILDREN…
| Definitely yes | Probably yes | Probably not | Definitely not | It is difficult to say | |
| Patriotic values | 52 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Spiritual and moral values | 51 | 34 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Basic military preparation | 43 | 35 | 12 | 6 | 5 |
Translated by Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (formerly Monterey Institute of International Studies).