Russia

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 ...

New Russian President to Inherit Low Approval Worldwide

Russia’s leadership receives low marks in much of Western world

May 7, 2008

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

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 ...

Environmental Efforts in Russia

February 4, 2008

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his chosen successor, Dmitry Medvedev, have called for environmental improvements they say are crucial to the national economy. Gallup finds that almost two-thirds or more of Russians have never voluntarily recycled or avoided products that are harmful to the environment.

High Health Satisfaction In Western Nations

January 2, 2008

Majorities of people in Canada, France, Germany, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S. report high satisfaction with their health, though fewer report having exercised the day before they were surveyed.

Oil Spill Underscores Russians’ Environmental Concerns

Before disaster, 77% were dissatisfied with preservation efforts

November 28, 2007

Some environmentalists blame poor equipment and low standards for this month’s disastrous oil spill in the Kerch Strait off Russia. A Gallup Poll conducted last March found 77% of Russians dissatisfied with efforts to preserve the environment in their country.More ...

Many Russians Unhappy With Their National Government

But more people feel optimistic about their country than in 2006

October 30, 2007

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

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

A data-driven view of recent events in Myanmar, at the United Nations, and in Russia

September 25, 2007

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.More ...

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

September 25, 2007

A data-driven view of recent events in Myanmar, at the United Nations, and in Russia.

Hardships Still Common in Former Soviet Nations

Many citizens say aspects of life are worse now than under the Soviet Union

September 19, 2007

More than 15 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, people living in its successor states are likely to say key aspects of life are worse now than before 1991. Many report higher costs for housing, healthcare, and education, while few report increases in quality.More ...

Russia

Most Russians Oppose Foreign Purchases of Companies

But 42% see foreign investments as beneficial

New Russian President to Inherit Low Approval Worldwide

Russia’s leadership receives low marks in much of Western world

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

Russian leadership viewed more positively than U.S. leadership

Environmental Efforts in Russia

High Health Satisfaction In Western Nations

Oil Spill Underscores Russians’ Environmental Concerns

Before disaster, 77% were dissatisfied with preservation efforts

Many Russians Unhappy With Their National Government

But more people feel optimistic about their country than in 2006

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

A data-driven view of recent events in Myanmar, at the United Nations, and in Russia

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Hardships Still Common in Former Soviet Nations

Many citizens say aspects of life are worse now than under the Soviet Union

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