Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Vladimir Putin
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Four-in-Five Russians Approve of Putin
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Vladimir Putin maintains a high level of public support in the Russian Federation, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 80 per cent of respondents approve of their prime minister’s performance, down three points since June. Aug 2, 2008
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Corruption is Widespread for Most Russians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia hold negative views on the behaviour of their government officials, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 29 per cent of respondents say practically every official is corrupt, while 47 per cent think the majority of them are, up four points since July 2007. Jul 24, 2008
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Russians Ponder Country’s Membership in G-8
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia question whether their country belongs in the group of the world’s leading industrialized nations, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 37 per cent of respondents say Russia is a full-fledged member of the G-8, 23 per cent think it is not, and 40 per cent are uncertain. Jul 21, 2008
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Russians Overwhelmingly Back Putin, Medvedev
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia are satisfied with their president and prime minister, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 73 per cent of respondents approve of Dmitry Medvedev’s performance, while 83 per cent feel the same way about the work of Vladimir Putin. Jul 3, 2008
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U.S. Enemy, Belarus Friend for Russians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Russian adults deem two countries as unfriendly, according to a poll by Bashkirova & Partners. 33.3 per cent of respondents believe the United States is hostile to Russia, while 31 per cent feel the same way about Georgia. Jun 25, 2008
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Russians Proud of Achievements, Not Democracy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Russia express a high level of satisfaction with many of their country’s accomplishments, but not those regarding economy and democracy, according to a poll by Bashkirova & Partners. At least 75 per cent of respondents say they are proud of Russia’s history, culture, and scientific achievements. Jun 16, 2008
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Russians Assess Impact of New Cabinet
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Russia are divided in their assessment of the ministers and officials working under Dmitry Medvedev, according to a poll by Bashkirova & Partners. 43.2 per cent of respondents think the changes in the new cabinet are too insignificant to improve government performance, while 39.6 per cent think there will be an improvement. Jun 14, 2008
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Russians Want a Powerful President
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia think the president should be the most powerful political figure in the country, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 68 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 11 per cent think the prime minister should be responsible for supreme power in the Russian Federation. Jun 1, 2008
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Russians Not Expecting Better Ties with U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Strengthening ties with the United States is a priority for very few people in Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. Only nine per cent of respondents think new Russian president Dmitry Medvedev should focus on improving the bilateral relationship. May 20, 2008
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Russians Assess Putin’s New Cabinet
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five Russian adults hold positive views on the team that will work under their new prime minister and former president, according to a poll by Bashkirova & Partners. 42.4 per cent of respondents think Vladimir Putin’s cabinet will be better than the previous one, while 44.2 per cent think it will be roughly the same. May 13, 2008
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Russians See Medvedev as Putin’s Puppet
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia believe outgoing president Vladimir Putin will continue to control the government, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 67 per cent of respondents think incoming president Dmitry Medvedev will govern under Putin’s control, while 22 per cent say he will act independently. Apr 27, 2008
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No Problems with U.S. Relationship, Say Russians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia regard their country’s relationship with the United States in a positive light, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 36 per cent of respondents rate bilateral ties as normal, while 26 per cent assess the relationship as cool. Apr 9, 2008
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Bush Evokes Negative Emotions for Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada regard United States president George W. Bush in a negative light, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 57 per cent of respondents report feeling displeasure towards Bush, while 53 per cent feel disgust. Apr 3, 2008
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Putin Leaves Russian Presidency with High Marks
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia think their outgoing president performed well while facing the country’s top issues, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 85 per cent of respondents say Vladimir Putin did a good job in dealing with foreign affairs. Mar 31, 2008
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Ukrainians Hope for Better Relations with Russia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Ukraine are optimistic about their bilateral ties with Russia, according to a poll by FOM-Ukraine. 31.3 per cent of respondents think relations will be better over the next eight years, while 25.4 per cent think they will stay the same. Mar 17, 2008