Russian society is split equally in its attitude toward the United States. President Joe Biden’s remarks about Vladimir Putin had no effect on Russians’ attitudes toward the United States. One-third of Russians were outraged by the words of the American president; another third did not experience any special feelings.
Publications
Top March events
In March, Russians remembered events related to the pandemic most of all. Respondents also paid attention to news about Alexey Navalny, Joe Biden, and sports events.
EVALUATION OF THE NECESSARY SUBSISTENCE MINIMUM AMONG RUSSIANS
25% of Russians believe that their income exceeds the required living wage – this is the level of 2008-2010. The gap between the estimation of necessary subsistence minimum and income per capita is increasing.
Russia and Europe
The share of those who consider Russia a European country is decreasing. Fewer and fewer Russians consider themselves Europeans. Older groups of Russians view Russia as Europe and themselves as Europeans to a greater extent than younger groups.
Political participation and relations with the state in Russia
Russians’ interest in politics is more or less constant and is mostly passive (“spectator”) in nature. Only 3% of Russians are ready to participate in active political life. At the same time, the belief of Russians in the possibility of influencing the government has significantly increased. The number of Russians who insist on the need for the state to pay more attention to the problems and needs of citizens has grown significantly.
Electoral party ratings
The electoral rating of “United Russia” is continuously declining. LDPR and CPRF show growth. The rating of “Just Russia – For Truth” party despite its merger, has not changed. According to the current polls, four parties can enter the State Duma on the basis of party lists.
Russians See Greater Reward than Risk in Closer Relations with China
As Russia and China grow closer through economic ties, a joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Analytical Center survey finds that the Russian public sees little downside to the growing bilateral relationship. February 2021 With China and Russia on the outs with the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have […]
The problems of society
Russians see rising prices, poverty, corruption, and unemployment as the main problems of society.
Top February events
A fifth of Russians named the trial of Navalny among the main events in February, another 18% – protests. 13% remembered the events associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Attitude to the new term of Vladimir Putin
Half of Russians want Putin to be a president after 2024, 41% do not. Putin’s supporters appreciate him for stability, personal qualities, and good foreign policy. Opponents point to the fact that he has been in power too long, the need for a change of power, and social problems. More than a half of the president’s opponents intend to vote for another candidate in the election.