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Putin Rides High In Russia

November 18, 2003

(CPOD) Nov. 18, 2003 - The high standing of Vladimir Putin among his countrymen continues, according to a poll by the Russian Center for Public Opinion and Market Research. 80 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a seven per cent increase since October.

Putin's government has swayed views after a crackdown on corruption. On Oct. 25, Mikhail Khodorkovsky --head of oil corporation YUKOS-- was arrested on tax evasion and fraud charges.

Last week, Putin held a meeting with Russian business leaders to ease tension over Khodorkovsky's arrest, and promised a closer engagement with the country's private sector.

Russians will go to the polls on Dec. 7 to renew the State Duma. The presidential election is slated for Mar. 14, 2004.

Polling Data

Do you approve or disapprove of Vladimir Putin's performance as president?

Nov. 2003

Oct. 2003

Approve

80%

73%

Disapprove

16%

24%


Source: Russian Center for Public Opinion and Market Research
Methodology: Interviews to 1,600 Russian voters, conducted from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16, 2003. No margin of error was provided.

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