Eastern Europe
Europeans' Happiness Doesn't Necessarily Fade With Age
Older people fare better in wealthier European nations
June 16, 2011
Older Europeans are generally less happy than those who are younger -- 57% of those aged 75 and older say they experienced happiness "yesterday" versus 66% of younger residents. However, happiness among older people doesn't decline as much in European nations with higher GDPs and longer life expectancies.
In Western Europe, More Partners Than Bosses
Work partnerships improve satisfaction and productivity
January 30, 2009
Across 29 European countries, Northern and Western Europeans are more likely than their counterparts in former communist nations to say their supervisor treats them more as a partner than a boss. Gallup also finds that such partnerships correspond to higher job satisfaction and higher productivity.
Russia’s Language Could Be Ticket in for Migrants
Will Russian immigration quotas affect its popularity?
November 28, 2008
This year, the Russian Federal Migration Service reduced the quota of foreign laborers who can enter the country. Gallup finds positive attitudes toward learning the Russian language correlate with countries that have a high number of their residents temporarily working in Russia.
Russian Language Enjoying a Boost in Post-Soviet States
Attitudes more favorable in Georgia, Moldova, and Armenia
August 1, 2008
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.
Fear Hampers Free Speech in Former Soviet Nations
Perception that many are afraid to voice political views rose in 2007
June 9, 2008
In many former Soviet republics, residents were more likely in 2007 than 2006 to say most or many people in their country are afraid to openly express their political views.
Former Soviet Populations Value Democracy
But many are dissatisfied with the way it works in their country
May 1, 2008
Majorities in each of six former Soviet republics, ranging from 58% to 78%, say democracy is important to their country’s development. But those who value democracy are in most cases unlikely to feel it is working well in their country.
Belarusians Favor Close Ties With Russia Over EU, U.S.
Majority approves of Russian leadership and disapproves of U.S. leadership
April 16, 2008
Although relations between Belarus and Russia have been strained lately, Gallup data show that Belarusians favor closer ties with Russia even if it harms the country’s relationship with the United States or the European Union.
Democracy Important to a Majority of Belarusians
Nearly half say an active political opposition is also important
April 4, 2008
A majority (60%) of Belarusians say democracy is important to the development of their country; of those, 25% are “somewhat” or “very” dissatisfied with the way democracy works in their country.
Gallup Daily: Obama Maintains Slight Edge Over Clinton
Democrats, McCain tie in general election matchups
March 15, 2008
Barack Obama has a slight 49% to 46% edge over Hillary Clinton in Democratic nomination preferences. Both Obama and Clinton evenly split the vote for president with John McCain.
Armenian Election Foretells Business as Usual
Pessimism toward government casts pall over Feb. 19 vote
February 14, 2008
This month Armenians will vote to reelect their current prime minister or replace him with a former president. A large majority of Armenians think corruption is widespread in their government, and just 14% say they have confidence in the honesty and integrity of their elections.
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