Issue Watch
Vladimir Putin
Russians Say Putin Shares Power with Medvedev
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia think that former president and current prime minister Vladimir Putin has a strong influence in the country’s direction, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 50 per cent of respondents say Putin shares power with current president Dmitry Medvedev, up two points since April.
Jun 30, 2009
Russian Leaders Keep Positive Numbers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Russia’s current president and prime minister has remained high throughout the year, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 72 per cent of respondents approve of Dmitry Medvedev’s performance, and 78 per cent feel the same way about the way Vladimir Putin has handled his duties.
Jun 5, 2009
Russians Question Politicians’ Income Statements
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia are oblivious to a new regulation that compels top officials to submit income and property statements to public scrutiny, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. Only 13 per cent of respondents are fully aware of the new guidelines and have read some of the statements.
Jun 3, 2009
Russians Say Putin Still Rules Country
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - About half of people in Russia say two men govern the country in tandem, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 48 per cent of respondents say Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin both hold the real authority in the country.
May 10, 2009
Russians Give Solid Support to Putin, Medvedev
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Former Russian president Vladimir Putin and his successor continue to enjoy a high level of public support, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 78 per cent of respondents approve of Putin’s performance as prime minister, and 71 per cent feel the same way about Dmitry Medvedev’s job as president.
Apr 8, 2009
Russians See Few Government Achievements
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five adults in Russia think the sitting government did little in the past year, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 40 per cent of respondents say the government has no achievements whatsoever.
Mar 9, 2009
A Third of Russians Think Putin is in Power
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Some people in Russia think their former president and current prime minister is the person who actually holds power, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 34 per cent of respondents say the real authority in the Russian Federation lies in Vladimir Putin’s hands, down two points since last July.
Mar 5, 2009
Putin Still More Popular than Medvedev in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Russia’s former president Vladimir Putin and his anointed successor Dmitry Medvedev continue to draw massive public support, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 75 per cent of respondents approve of president Medvedev’s performance, while 85 per cent are satisfied with the work of prime minister Putin.
Jan 30, 2009
Russians Pessimistic About Economic Future
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia expect a tough year for their country’s finances, according to a poll by Bashkirova & Partners. 56 per cent of respondents say the economic situation will be more difficult in 2009 compared to last year.
Jan 14, 2009
Putin, Medvedev Immensely Popular in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev continue to enjoy high ratings in Russia, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 83 per cent of respondents approve of the way the current prime minister has handled his duties, while 76 per cent feel the same way about the president’s performance.
Jan 3, 2009
Sky-High Numbers Continue for Russian Leaders
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for both former Russian president Vladimir Putin and successor Dmitry Medvedev increased last month, according to a poll by the Yuri Levada Analytical Center. 86 per cent of respondents approve of the way Putin has handled his duties as prime minister, while 78 per cent are satisfied with Medvedev’s performance.
Dec 2, 2008
Russians Decry Government Work on Economy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia are dissatisfied with their government’s handling of the national economy, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 53 per cent of respondents think the administration of Dmitry Medvedev has managed unemployment, inflation and financial issues badly.
Nov 28, 2008
Russians Back Longer Presidential Term
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia agree with a proposal to extend the tenure of the head of state and the members of the lower house, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 56 per cent of respondents agree with lengthening the presidential term from four to six years, and the State Duma’s term from four to five years.
Nov 26, 2008
Medvedev, Putin Drop Slightly in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for Dmitry Medvedev fell slightly in Russia, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 76 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, down seven points since September.
Nov 3, 2008
Russians Want to Find Path for Change
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia think their country needs a transformation, according to a poll by Bashkirova & Partners. 75 per cent of respondents say Russian society should change through gradual reforms, while 7.7 per cent think a radical change by the way of a revolution is the answer.
Oct 6, 2008