Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Vladimir Putin

Putin-Backed Medvedev Leads in Russian Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Dmitry Medvedev is the clear frontrunner in Russia’s presidential race, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-Kremlin contender in next year’s ballot. Dec 26, 2007
Some Russians Fear U.S. Foreign Policy Targets Them
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Russia are divided in their assessment of Washington’s foreign policy, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 43 per cent of respondents believe the United States government seeks the complete destruction of Russia, while 42 per cent disagree. Dec 25, 2007
Russians Expect a Fractured Opposition
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in Russia believe the country’s liberal opposition groups will be able to nominate a single presidential candidate in next year’s election, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. Only 23 per cent of respondents think the different parties—including Yabloko and the Union of Right Forces (SPS)—will agree on a sole contender. Dec 24, 2007
Russians See No Fraud in Recent Legislative Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia believe this month’s legislative election was not fraudulent, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 69 per cent of respondents think the results of the State Duma ballot correspond to reality, and 71 per cent are satisfied with the election’s outcome. Dec 22, 2007
Medvedev Gets Boost Before Russian Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Pro-Kremlin presidential candidate Dmitry Medvedev has enjoyed a surge in support in Russia, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 35 per cent of respondents would vote for the deputy prime minister in next year’s election, up five points since September. Dec 19, 2007
Constitution Helped Government, Say Russians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia hold positive views on their country’s 14-year-old Constitution, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 47 per cent of respondents think the body of law increased the effectiveness of the Russian government. Dec 16, 2007
Russians Pick Order Over Democratic Freedom
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Over two-thirds of adults in Russia believe maintaining order is very important, even if democratic principles and personal freedoms are trampled, according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 69 per cent of respondents agree with this statement, while 18 per cent disagree. Dec 12, 2007
Harper and Merkel Admired Around the World
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Stephen Harper and Angela Merkel are among the most admired current heads of government, according to a nine-country poll conducted by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean’s. On a scale of one to 10, respondents rated the Canadian prime minister and the German chancellor at 5.9 points and 5.7 points respectively. Dec 1, 2007
Putin’s Candidacy Boosts United Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Although United Russia (YR) was already popular, the party has significantly increased its chances of securing a massive majority in Sunday’s election to the State Duma after it included the name of Vladimir Putin on its list, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 62 per cent of respondents would back the Russian president’s party in the upcoming ballot, up 16 points since July. Nov 26, 2007
Russians Back Mostly One Party Before Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A party led by Vladimir Putin dominates the political landscape in Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 56 per cent of respondents would vote for United Russia (YR) in next month’s election to the State Duma. Nov 24, 2007
Putin’s Party Practically Unbeatable in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The United Russia (YR) party led by current president Vladimir Putin is unrivalled in the country, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 67 per cent of respondents would vote for United Russia in next month’s parliamentary election, down one point since October. Nov 18, 2007
Putin’s Party Drops, Still Leads in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The United Russia (YR) party remains the single most powerful political organization in the Russian Federation despite a drop in support, according to a poll by All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for United Russia in next month’s election to the State Duma, down five points since late October. Nov 16, 2007
Russians Object to Strengthening PM Office
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Considering the possibility of Vladimir Putin becoming their prime minister, most people in Russia say the current distribution of power should remain as it is, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 51 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 19 per cent think the prime minister should attain more power. Nov 4, 2007
Russians Like President Putin, But Not for Life
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of people in Russia would reject a bid by Vladimir Putin to remain in power indefinitely, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 65 per cent of respondents oppose allowing Putin to be president for life. Nov 2, 2007
One-Party Politics Unhealthy, Say Russians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five adults in Russia would like to see several parties with a chance to make a difference in the country’s political scene, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 40 per cent of respondents believe there should be two or three large parties in Russia. Oct 29, 2007
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