Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Vladimir Putin

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Russians Want Putin to Play Role in Kremlin
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia want Vladimir Putin to continue to have a say in political decisions once his presidential tenure expires this year, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 56 per cent of respondents think Putin should remain a visible figure, and 25 per cent believe he should remain in charge of the country’s basic authority. Mar 16, 2008
Britons More Likely to See Russia as Foe
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States, France, Italy, Germany and Spain regard Russia as more of a friend than an enemy, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 56 per cent of respondents in the U.S.—and more than 60 per cent in the four European countries—agree with this view. Feb 28, 2008
Cold War Not Heating Up, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States think it is unlikely that Russia could launch an attack against their country, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 76 per cent of respondents are not worried about this possibility. Feb 27, 2008
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