A fifth of Russians (22%) said that they would like to go abroad for permanent residence, 77% – that they would not like to. The share of those expressing a desire to leave has increased over the past few years – back in 2017, it was 15%. In 2021, this indicator reached the level of 2011-2013.
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Protest sentiments
The protest sentiments of Russians have significantly decreased since January 2021. Young people and the audience of new media are more ready to protest. Representatives of the older generation and TV viewers-to a lesser extent.
Coronavirus
More than a half of Russians (55%) are not afraid of contracting coronavirus. This indicator has not changed since February 2021. About 24% of Russians said that they had been ill with COVID-19 (including 17% – without an official diagnosis). About 11% of Russians have already been vaccinated.
Rights and freedoms
64% of Russians feel free, 35% – do not. The most important rights for Russians are the right to life, medical care, work and good working conditions, social protection and free education.
Top May events
In May, Russians most remembered the tragedy at the Kazan school – 35%, various holidays (May Day, Easter, Victory Day) – 7%, events related to coronavirus and vaccination (6%), as well as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict (3%).
Tragedy at the Kazan school
Almost all Russians know about the tragedy that occurred at the Kazan school on May 11. Half (53%) of respondents closely followed the events, 44% at least heard something about it.
21 April protests
Most Russians (72%) are aware of the protests on April 21. This is less than during the January protests. The share of those who have a positive attitude toward the protesters decreased. Young people and readers of new media have a better attitude toward the protesters. Older age groups and television viewers have worse attitudes.
Moscow politics – trust in institutions
The level of approval of the authorities among Muscovites is almost unchanged. The activities of the mayor are perceived better than those of the deputies of the Moscow City Duma and municipal deputies.
Coronavirus and vaccination
56% of Russians are not afraid of contracting the coronavirus, while 42% are afraid. These numbers have not changed since February 2021. Fear peaked in the spring and fall of last year. In October 2020, 64% were afraid of being infected, while 34% were not. 62% of respondents are not ready to be vaccinated with […]
The restriction of air communication with Turkey
Most Russians are aware of the restrictions on air travel to Turkey. Half of Russians support this decision, one-third do not support it. Mostly older age groups of respondents support the decision, while younger groups do not. 44% of respondents believe that the decision is intended to protect Russians from the coronavirus, and 41% think it is a political decision.