This survey was carried out July 24-25, 2020, among a representative sample of all Russian residents. The sample was comprised of 1617 people aged 18 or older. The survey was conducted by means of computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) through random digit dialing (RDD) of mobile and landline numbers. The statistical error for this study does not exceed 2.4%. The answer distribution is presented as percentages of the total number of respondents.
For a full picture of fluctuations in the perceived probability of protests, see indicators. May–July 2020 surveys were conducted via telephone interviews, previously they were conducted via personal interviews in respondents’ homes.
IN YOUR OPINION, HOW LIKELY ARE LARGE-SCALE DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST A DECLINE IN QUALITY OF LIFE OR IN DEFENSE OF CIVIL RIGHTS IN YOUR CITY OR RURAL AREA? (one answer)
| Aug 14 | Aug 15 | Aug 16 | June 17 | July 18 | Aug 19 | Feb 20 | May 20 | July 20 | |
| Quite likely | 17 | 17 | 18 | 28 | 41 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 30 |
| Very unlikely | 78 | 76 | 78 | 63 | 54 | 62 | 70 | 61 | 63 |
| I do not know; it is difficult to say | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 7 |
IF SUCH LARGE-SCALE DEMONSTRATIONS OCCURRED, WOULD YOU PERSONALLY PARTICIPATE? (one answer)
| Aug 14 | Aug 15 | Aug 16 | June 17 | July 18 | Aug 19 | Feb 20 | May 20 | July 20 | |
| I most likely would | 8 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 |
| I most likely would not | 86 | 80 | 82 | 77 | 66 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 65 |
| It is difficult to say | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DEMONSTRATIONS TAKING PLACE IN KHABAROVSK KRAI DUE TO THE ARREST OF GOVERNOR SERGEY FURGAL? (one answer)
| July 20 | |
| I am paying close attention to how this situation is developing | 26 |
| I have heard something about this | 57 |
| This is the first time I have heard about this | 16 |
| It is difficult to say | 1 |
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF THE PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THESE PROTESTS? (as a percentage of respondents who have heard about the protests; one answer)
| July 20 | |
| Mostly positive | 45 |
| Neutral, indifferent | 26 |
| Mostly negative | 17 |
| It is difficult to say | 11 |
Translated by Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (formerly Monterey Institute of International Studies).
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