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Gallup finds more favorable attitudes toward learning Russian in Georgia, Moldova, and Armenia. However, in only three post-Soviet states -- Belarus, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan -- did more than half of respondents ask to take the survey in Russian.

Although Russia has been recognized as a market economy for several years, Gallup Polls in the country reveal its citizens tend to think this type of economy is wrong, rather than right, for their country’s future.

A majority of Russians (68%) think their government should prohibit foreign companies from buying big Russian companies, but they are also more likely to perceive foreign investment as good rather than bad for their economy.

Russia's new president faces diplomacy challenges worldwide, especially in much of the Western world where approval of Russian leadership is already low.

Russia is voicing concerns about the implications of Ukraine joining NATO. Slightly less than half of Ukrainians surveyed tell Gallup that close relations with Russia are more important even if they might harm relations with the United States.

With Russia’s parliamentary elections approaching, a Gallup Poll conducted this year finds many Russians dissatisfied with their national government.

Residents across 14 former Soviet republics are far more likely to say corruption is higher now than lower when compared with the days of the Soviet Union. Perceptions of corruption vary by nation, but in no country do a majority of residents ...

Gallup's glance around the globe reports on a rare show of dissent in Myanmar, varying environmental concerns around the world, and a divided constituency in Russia.

Growing tensions between the U.S. and Russia are reflected to some extent in Russian public opinion. According to a March 2007 survey, more Russians think relations between the two countries have declined over the past year than say relations ...

Environmental concerns are high on the agenda at this week's G8 summit. Gallup data indicate that Russians are far less satisfied than residents of the other participant countries with their country's environmental record. Just 15% of Russians ...