National Issues
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Society
- Do you feel like a free person in our society?
- Do you think you have any personal influence on political and economic life in Russia?
- To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement: "It is better for me to be a citizen of Russia than of any other state"?
- Q13. Adapted to the transition
- Q14. Mood in recent days
- Q15. Current situation: not so bad... miserable
- Groups belong
- Problems that make people anxious
- Q16. Expectations of change in next year
- Q17. Family aspirations, now and in the past
- Q18.Internet use in Russia
- Racism and xenophobia in Russia
- Law enforcement agencies (police, prosecutors)
- Bribery
- T5. How far is Russia from a normal society
- Q19. Who would you consider to be an enemy of Russia?
- Q20. With which problems in our society are you concerned most of all?
- Q21. Do you think that we are currently experiencing the most difficult times or are they already behind or ahead of us?
- Q22. In your opinion, did the policy of \'perestroika\' initiated in 1985 bring more benefit or harm?
- Q23. What were the main results of the reforms which were initiated in the country from April 1985 onwards?
- Q24. What is your attitude towards M. Gorbachev?
706Free person?
Putin
707Do you think you have any personal influence on political and economic life in Russia?
Putin
708To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement: "It is better for me to be a citizen of Russia than of any other state"?
Putin
073Have you and your family already adapted to the changes that happened in the country during the last ten years?
, Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, December, 2006
080What would you say about your mood in recent days?
Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, 1998, 2007
081Which of the following statements is most relevant to the current situation? 1) Things are not so bad and it is possible to live; 2) Life is difficult but one can nevertheless endure it; 3) Our miserable situation has become unbearable; 4) Don�t know.
Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, January, 2007
113To which of the following groups of the population would you say you belong? (Barely make ends meet...enough for apartments, dachas etc.)
VCIOM, Nationwide Survey, November, 1999
114To which of the following groups of the population would you say you belong? (Barely make ends meet...enough for apartments, dachas etc.)
VCIOM, Nationwide Survey, August, November
071Which of the problems existing in today�s Russian society make you most anxious? (Several answers: shown are problems listed by at least 20% of sample)
VCIOM, Nationwide Survey, January, 2003
072Which of the problems existing in today�s Russian society make you most anxious? (Several answers: shown are problems listed by at least 20% of sample)
VCIOM, Nationwide Survey, 1999, 2003
115Do you think that within a year our life will become somewhat better, or that no improvement will happen?
Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, January, 2007
485Do you personally use the Internet (apart from electronic mail) at home, at work or in any other place? If yes, how often?
Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, January, 2007
659Q. Who would you consider to be an enemy of Russia?
Russia, international relations, enemies, USA, NATO, Chechnya, FSU
071Which of the problems existing in today�s Russian society make you most anxious? (Several answers: shown are problems listed by at least 20% of sample)
VCIOM, Nationwide Survey, January, 2003
668Q. Do you think that we are currently experiencing the most difficult times or are they already behind or ahead of us?
Russia, difficult times, society, crisis
672Q. In your opinion, did the policy of \\'perestroika\\' initiated in 1985 bring more benefit or harm?
civic engagement; civil society; political participation; Russia; reforms; perestroika
673Q. What were the main results of the reforms which were initiated in the country from April 1985 onwards?
civic engagement; civil society; political participation; Russia; culture; authority; power; reforms; economic crisis; international relations
674Q4. What is your attitude towards M. Gorbachev?
civic engagement; civil society; political participation; Russia; culture; authority; power; Gorbachev, attitude
Table 5. What is a 'normal life' to a Russian?
Q8. People differ in what is meant by talking about a 'normal society'. How important do you think each of the following is for a normal society?
% saying essential
a. People can go about their everyday lives without government interfering
72
b. Everybody who wants to work can find a job
82
c. Government officials treat ordinary people fairly
74
d. If things go wrong, public welfare services will help
72
e. If you save money, it does not lose its value because of inflation
83
f. It is safe to go about the streets without being afraid of crime
85
g. There are opportunities for you or your children to improve your living conditions
85
Q9. Do you think Russian life today is that of a normal society?
Definitely
24
Fairly normal
31
Only a little
34
Not at all normal
11
Q10. IF not definitely normal: How long do you think it will be before Russia becomes a normal society?
1-2 years
2
3-5 years
12
6-10 years
26
Never
10
Difficult to know if it ever will be normal
26
Don’t know
23
Source: Q8: New Russia Barometer XIII, Fieldwork 18-23 March 2004, N=1602; Q.9-10: New Russia Barometer XVIII, Fieldwork 18-24 June 2009.
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