Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Vladimir Putin

Russians Back Independent South Ossetia, Abkhazia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Just days before the Russian government backed the independence of two breakaway Georgian regions, people in Russia were already in favour of the endorsement, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 71 per cent of respondents agreed that Russia should acknowledge the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Aug 30, 2008
Russians Want to Annex South Ossetia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia want to change the current status of Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia, according to a poll by the Yuri Levada Analytical Center. 46 per cent of respondents want South Ossetia to become a part of Russia, while 34 per cent think the region should become fully independent. Aug 27, 2008
Russians Ponder Future of South Ossetia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia think the Georgian separatist region of South Ossetia should either become fully independent or be annexed to Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 41 per cent of respondents think South Ossetia should be granted independence from Georgia, while 39 per cent think it should be welcomed into the Russian Federation. Aug 24, 2008
Russians Urge for Multi-Party Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia think the country’s political scene should include at least two or three strong parties, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 45 per cent of respondents agree with this view, up five points since last year. Aug 7, 2008
Most Russians Say Medvedev Has No Power
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in Russia think Dmitry Medvedev is really in charge of the country’s affairs, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. Only nine per cent of respondents say the real authority in the Russian Federation is in the president’s hands. Aug 4, 2008
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
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
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
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
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