Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Vladimir Putin

No Change, Medvedev Would Win in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Dmitry Medvedev continues to dominate his rivals in the Russian Federation’s presidential campaign, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 61 per cent of respondents would vote for Medvedev in next month’s election. Feb 22, 2008
One-Man Race for Russia’s Presidency
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - No opposition presidential candidate in Russia will be able to counter Dmitry Medvedev, according to a poll by the Yuri Levada Analytical Center. 80 per cent of likely voters would vote for Medvedev in next month’s election, down two points since late January. Feb 20, 2008
Country a Full-Fledged G-8 Member, Say Russians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Russia think their country is currently a full-fledged member of the Group of Eight (G-8), according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 45 per cent of respondents share this opinion, up 21 points since 2005. Feb 17, 2008
Medvedev Headed for Victory in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Russian president Vladimir Putin’s anointed candidate will most likely replace him after next month’s election, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 62 per cent of respondents would vote for Dmitry Medvedev, down one point since early February. Feb 16, 2008
Putin’s Anointed Candidate Set to Win in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The presidential candidate picked by Russian president Vladimir Putin to succeed him in the Kremlin will almost certainly win next month’s ballot, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 63 per cent of respondents would vote for Dmitry Medvedev in the March election. Feb 10, 2008
Medvedev Set to Succeed Putin in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Only one candidate seems to have a shot at winning next month’s presidential election in Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 71.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Dmitry Medvedev in the ballot. Feb 5, 2008
Half of Russians Yearn for Super-Power Status
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the Russian Federation want the next president to make their country a powerful player in the global stage, according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 51 per cent of respondents expect the successor of Vladimir Putin to return Russia to super-power status. Feb 4, 2008
Russians Urge Medvedev to Go to TV Debates
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia want the frontrunner in the country’s presidential race to take part in televised debates with his rivals, according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 73 per cent of respondents want to see and hear Dimitry Medvedev discussing his views with opponents. Feb 1, 2008
Medvedev Poised to Become Russia’s President
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia would support the pro-Kremlin candidate in this year’s presidential election, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 82 per cent of respondents would vote for Dmitry Medvedev in the March ballot, up three points since late December. Jan 26, 2008
Putin is Medvedev’s Main Asset, Say Russians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Dmitry Medvedev, the overwhelming favourite to win this year’s presidential election in Russia, has clearly benefited from Vladimir Putin’s endorsement, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 42 per cent of respondents think the greatest strength of Medvedev is his closeness to the current president—more important than being energetic, professional and intelligent. Jan 23, 2008
Finns Would Prefer Putin’s Retirement
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Finland are disappointed with the prospect of Russian president Vladimir Putin remaining in charge of his country’s government, according to a poll by TNS Gallup published in Helsingin Sanomat. 49 per cent of respondents would not want to see Putin staying on as the de facto leader of Russia after the end of his presidency. Jan 10, 2008
Three-in-Four Russian Voters Back Medvedev
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Dmitry Medvedev remains the overwhelming favourite in Russia’s presidential election, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 75 per cent of decided voters would back the current deputy prime minister in this year’s ballot. Jan 6, 2008
2007 Better Than 2006 for Russians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - One-in-four Russian adults are satisfied with what 2007 brought, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 24 per cent of respondents rate the year in a positive light, up three points since 2006. Jan 2, 2008
Medvedev Set for Overwhelming Win in Russia
(Angus Reid Globall Monitor) - Dmitry Medvedev is widely expected to win next year’s presidential ballot in Russia, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 79 per cent of respondents would support the current deputy prime minister in the election. Dec 30, 2007
Putin-Backed Medvedev Leads in Russian Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Dmitry Medvedev is the clear frontrunner in Russia’s presidential race, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-Kremlin contender in next year’s ballot. Dec 26, 2007
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