Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Vladimir Putin

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
Putin’s United Russia Leads by 49 Points
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - United Russia (YR) has no real rivals in the country’s political scene, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 55 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-government party in this year’s legislative election, up one point since early October. Oct 27, 2007
One-in-Five Russians Trust Putin on Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Russia acknowledge two big influences in the area of politics, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 28 per cent of respondents say the opinion of relatives and family members is the most important and authoritative in this topic, while 23 per cent mention the views of their president. Oct 22, 2007
Support for Putin’s United Russia Spikes
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The decision of Russian president Vladimir Putin to lead United Russia (YR) into the next legislative election has given clear momentum to the party, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 68 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-Kremlin party in this year’s ballot, up 14 points since July. Oct 21, 2007
Putin’s Bid Will Help Ruling Party, Say Russians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia think Vladimir Putin’s decision to head the United Russia (YR) list in this year’s election to the State Duma will increase the popularity of the party, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 63 per cent of respondents expect an increase in the number of people who will vote for United Russia. Oct 20, 2007
Russians Review Collaboration with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Russia are divided in their assessment of their country’s current relationship with Iran, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 38 per cent of respondents want Russia’s collaboration with Iran’s nuclear program to continue despite the diplomatic strains it has caused, while 28 per cent disagree. Oct 19, 2007
After Putin’s PM Hints, United Russia Soars
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - United Russia (YR) has extended its lead in the Russian Federation’s political scene, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 54 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-Kremlin party in this year’s election to the State Duma, up seven points since late September. Oct 15, 2007
Putin Party Leads All in Russian Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Vladimir Putin remains overwhelmingly popular in Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 55 per cent of respondents say they would vote for a party led by Putin in the election to the State Duma. Oct 8, 2007
Ivanov Leads, Zubkov Negligible in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two politicians close to Russian president Vladimir Putin are favoured by most people to succeed him in next year’s election, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for former defence minister Sergei Ivanov in the ballot, down two points since August. Oct 3, 2007
United Russia Dominates Political Scene
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The next election to Russia’s State Duma will be won by the pro-government party, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 47 per cent of respondents would back United Russia (YR) in this year’s ballot, up two points since early September. Sep 28, 2007
In Duma Race, Russia is a One-Party State
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Russia’s opposition parties remain practically inexistent in the public’s eye three months before the country holds a legislative ballot, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 45 per cent of respondents would back the pro-Kremlin United Russia (YR) in the election to the State Duma, down two points since mid-August. Sep 16, 2007
Russians Want Consistency in Putin’s Successor
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia believe Vladimir Putin’s political and economic policies should carry on, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 42 per cent of respondents think the next president should contiue on the course set by Putin, while 39 per cent think only minor changes are needed in the future. Sep 14, 2007
Russians Fear U.S. Anti-Missile System
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia are concerned about a defence program the United States is planning to implement in Central Europe, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 60 per cent of respondents think the U.S. anti-missile system represents more of a threat to Russia than Iran’s nuclear program or North Korea’s nuclear weapons. Sep 1, 2007
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