Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Vladimir Putin

Terrorism Fears Evident in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia express concerns about terrorism, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 73 per cent of respondents fear greatly or to a certain degree that they or someone close to them will become a victim of terrorism. Jul 29, 2007
Russians Clearly Upset with Legislature
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia are disappointed with the performance of their federal lawmakers, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 45 per cent of respondents say the work of most State Duma deputies has been poor or very poor, and only six per cent deem it excellent or good. Jul 28, 2007
Pro-Kremlin Party Dominates in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - United Russia (YR) keeps gaining momentum in the Russian Federation, according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 54 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-Kremlin party in the next legislative election, up two points since June. Jul 23, 2007
Approval for Putin Reaches 85% in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Russian president Vladimir Putin has gained more public support this month, according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 85 per cent of respondents approve of Putin's performance, up four points since June. Jul 22, 2007
Ivanov is Presidential Frontrunner in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Sergei Ivanov, a former defence minister, is leading all other candidates in the early stages of Russia's presidential election, according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for Ivanov in the 2008 ballot, up six points since June. Jul 21, 2007
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(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The United Russia (YR) party remains ahead before this year's election to the State Duma, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 46 per cent of respondents would support the pro-Kremlin party in the ballot, down four points in a week. Jul 20, 2007
Russians Not Swayed by Liberal Yavlinsky
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia would not consider voting for Grigory Yavlinsky in next year's presidential election, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 73 per cent of respondents say it is unlikely that they would back the anti-Kremlin politician and leader of the Yabloko party in the ballot. Jul 16, 2007
Russia’s Pro-Putin Party Clearly the Strongest
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - United Russia (YR) is still the dominant force in the country, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-Kremlin party in the next election to the State Duma, up two points in a week. Jul 14, 2007
Russians Would Not Back Kasparov
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Former chess champion Garry Kasparov might not have a real chance to win Russia's presidency next year, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 69 per cent of respondents say they are unlikely to vote for the leader of the opposition Other Russia coalition. Jul 10, 2007
Americans Assess New Nuclear Plants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Some adults in the United States believe their country's reliance on nuclear power should be expanded, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 43 per cent of respondents think it is time for the country to build more nuclear plants, while 33 per cent disagree. Jul 7, 2007
U.S. Not Respected Abroad, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the United States consider the world holds a negative opinion of their country, according to a poll by CBS News. 71 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is not respected globally today. Jul 5, 2007
Rejection to U.S. Missile Plans Grows in Poland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Poland oppose their country's participation in a United States defence plan, according to a poll by CBOS. 60 per cent of respondents reject the deployment of an American anti-missile shield on Polish soil, up five points since February. Jul 5, 2007
Corruption Hampers Economy, Say Russians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia believe bribery and illegality are harming the country's economic goals, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 43 per cent of respondents think corruption, and the squandering of state money and property, are an obstacle for Russia's growth, down seven points since last year. Jul 4, 2007
Ivanov Favourite to Win Russian Presidency
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A former defence minister is the early frontrunner in Russia's presidential race, according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 31 per cent of respondents would vote for Sergei Ivanov in the 2008 election, unchanged since May. Jun 30, 2007
Pro-Putin Party Dominates in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - United Russia (YR) has lost some public support this month but is still Russia's predominant political party, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 52 per cent of respondents would support the pro-Kremlin political organization in the next election to the State Duma, down five points since May. Jun 28, 2007
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