Former USSR

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.More ...

Russians Not Sold on Free Market Economy

Forty-one percent say market free of state control is wrong for future

May 30, 2008

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.More ...

Most Russians Oppose Foreign Purchases of Companies

But 42% see foreign investments as beneficial

May 12, 2008

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.More ...

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.More ...

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.More ...

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.More ...

Key Week for U.S.-Russia Relations

March 31, 2008

U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet one-on-one in Russia after pursuing conflicting goals at this week's NATO summit. In 2007, Gallup found that 63% of Russians disapproved of the leadership of the United States and 59% disapproved of Russia’s leadership.

Ukrainians See More Value in Ties With Russia Than U.S.

Russian leadership viewed more positively than U.S. leadership

February 15, 2008

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.More ...

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.More ...

Few Ukrainians Confident in National Institutions

Religious organizations, military, and media receive the highest marks

January 11, 2008

Ukraine’s new government has much to overcome, as confidence in national institutions remains low. Ukrainians have little confidence in their national government, judicial system, and the honesty of elections. Most Ukrainians believe corruption is widespread throughout the government and within businesses.More ...

Former USSR

Fear Hampers Free Speech in Former Soviet Nations

Perception that many are afraid to voice political views rose in 2007

Russians Not Sold on Free Market Economy

Forty-one percent say market free of state control is wrong for future

Most Russians Oppose Foreign Purchases of Companies

But 42% see foreign investments as beneficial

Former Soviet Populations Value Democracy

But many are dissatisfied with the way it works in their country

Belarusians Favor Close Ties With Russia Over EU, U.S.

Majority approves of Russian leadership and disapproves of U.S. leadership

Democracy Important to a Majority of Belarusians

Nearly half say an active political opposition is also important

Key Week for U.S.-Russia Relations

Ukrainians See More Value in Ties With Russia Than U.S.

Russian leadership viewed more positively than U.S. leadership

Armenian Election Foretells Business as Usual

Pessimism toward government casts pall over Feb. 19 vote

Few Ukrainians Confident in National Institutions

Religious organizations, military, and media receive the highest marks

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