Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Vladimir Putin
- Russians Dissatisfied With Pension Changes
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia are unhappy with their government's decision to replace a series of social benefits with cash payments, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 53 per cent of respondents believe the policy had a negative impact, and 68 per cent are personally worried about the measure. Feb 7, 2005
- Russians Review Latest Public Protests
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in Russia have different views on the causes of a recent increase in public demonstrations, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 28 per cent of respondents believe the protests have occurred due to a general worsening of the country's economic and social standing. Feb 6, 2005
- Russians Divided Over Ukraine Diplomacy
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in Russia are split over how the country will conduct bilateral relations with Ukraine, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 36 per cent of respondents expect less favourable diplomacy, 35 per cent believe no substantial change will take place, and only nine per cent think a more positive interaction will materialize. Feb 2, 2005
- Putin, Fradkov Lose Support In Russia
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Russia's main politicians saw a drop in public backing last month, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 65 per cent of respondents approve of Vladimir Putin's performance as president, a four per cent reduction since November. Feb 1, 2005
- Russians Oppose Putin’s Pension Changes
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia reject their government's decision to cancel a series of benefits to offer cash pensions, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 53 per cent of respondents are opposed to the regulation. Jan 31, 2005
- Safety Remains A Concern In Russia
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults In Russia are worried about security, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 63 per cent of respondents say they do not feel safe in the country. Jan 25, 2005
- Corruption Still Prevalent For Russians
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia believe dishonest practices and bribes are affecting the country, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 65 per cent of respondents say corruption cannot be eradicated. Jan 24, 2005
- Pro-Kremlin United Russia Still On Top
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - United Russia (YR) remains the most popular party in the Russian Federation, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 37 per cent of decided voters would support the political organization in the next election to the State Duma. Jan 22, 2005
- No “Orange Revolution” Here, Say Russians
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia doubt their country will be the site of widespread political protests in the next electoral campaign, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 50 per cent of respondents believe Russia would probably not experience the same level of opposition and division that Ukraine recently went through. Jan 21, 2005
- United Russia Commands Political Scene
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - United Russia (YR) remains the top political organization in the Russian Federation, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 24 per cent of respondents would vote for the party in the next parliamentary election. Jan 19, 2005
- Russians Disappointed With Country’s Outlook
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia think their country is not going in the right direction, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 52 per cent of respondents believe Russia is headed on the wrong track. Jan 18, 2005
- Russians Support Public Beer Drinking Ban
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia back a proposal to outlaw public consumption of beer, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 80 per cent of respondents are in favour of the ban. Jan 16, 2005
- Country On Wrong Track, Say Russians
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia believe their country is not going in the right direction, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 49 per cent of respondents believe Russia is headed on the wrong track. Jan 12, 2005
- Russians Review Possible “Yushchenko Effect”
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Few adults in Russia think their country will become the site of large demonstrations in the 2007 presidential ballot, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. Only 36 per cent of respondents believe the next election in their country will be accompanied by large-scale protests. Jan 1, 2005
- Putin, Matviyenko Top Newsmakers In Russia
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Vladimir Putin was the top newsmaker of 2004 in Russia, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 34 per cent of respondents say the Russian president is the "Person of the Year." Dec 30, 2004