Georgia
Russia's Leadership Not Popular Worldwide
Residents in former Soviet states are most likely to approve
August 5, 2011
Russia's leadership has relatively few fans worldwide, with a median of 27% of adults across 104 countries approving of the Kremlin's job performance in 2010. At the same time, Russia's leadership remains most popular in former Soviet Union countries.
Dollar Trumps Euro in Former Soviet Union Countries
Azerbaijanis most confident in local currency, Belarusians least confident
July 14, 2011
Residents of former Soviet Union countries in 2010 preferred the U.S. dollar over the euro by a margin of 29% to 9% and almost universally rejected the Russian ruble. Residents of Azerbaijan were the strongest supporters of their local currency, while Belarusians were the least supportive.
U.S. Approval Gains Intact in Most CIS Countries
Almost half across 11 former Soviet states approve of U.S. leadership
March 9, 2011
Approval of U.S. leadership remained steady or climbed somewhat in 2010 among most CIS populations, sustaining the dramatic gains made between 2008 and 2009. In 2010, a median of 45% of residents in these countries approved of U.S. leadership, similar to 41% in 2009 and up from 28% in 2008.
Adequate Housing Unaffordable for Many Worldwide
Adults in sub-Saharan Africa and former Soviet countries struggle most
December 23, 2010
At a time of year when thoughts often turn to those less fortunate, Gallup finds the struggle to afford adequate housing disproportionately affects residents in sub-Saharan Africa and the former Soviet Union.
Estimated 1 Billion Adults Struggled to Afford Food in 2009
In 22 countries, more than half didn't have enough money to buy food at times
September 28, 2010
Gallup surveys in 113 countries in 2009 reveal an estimated 1 billion adults struggled to afford food at times for themselves and their families. More than half of adults in 22 countries, 15 of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, reported experiencing such difficulties.
Global Economic Crisis Was Personal in Countries Far and Wide
Personal outlooks on jobs, standard of living declined significantly
June 22, 2010
Gallup's Personal Economy Index before and after the global economic meltdown in 2008 shows the crisis rippled through everyday lives around the world. Scores fell significantly in 61 out of 96 countries, documenting a decline in economic situations at the personal and community level.
Former Soviet Nations Aren’t Banking on the Dollar
Local currency or euro viewed as most profitable
December 22, 2009
Citizens in 12 of 15 former Soviet countries surveyed earlier this year choose their own local currency or the euro over the U.S. dollar as the most profitable and safe currency to keep their money in.
Georgians Mixed on New Elections
During protests, support for president’s ouster strongest in Tbilisi
August 31, 2009
Amid daily protests in May, a Gallup Poll shows Georgians were mixed on whether a new election should be called. Residents overall were more likely to oppose (44%) than favor (35%) the idea, but there were stark differences between Georgians at the epicenter of the demonstrations and those elsewhere.
Georgians Favor Ongoing Cooperation Among CIS Countries
But few believe alliance’s current structure should be maintained
August 25, 2009
Despite Georgia’s recent withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), two-thirds of Georgians interviewed in May expressed the need for cooperation among some or all CIS member countries. However, few Georgians favored maintaining the CIS in its current form.
Georgians’ Attitudes Toward Russia Less Friendly Since War
More Georgians favor close relations with United States, European Union
August 12, 2009
Gallup Polls suggest that the war last year in South Ossetia may have been a tipping point in recent Georgian-Russian relations. Less than half of Georgians (47%) now say that their country has to have good relations with Russia by all means -- down from 64% before the war.
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