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Eastern Europe

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.More ...

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.More ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.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 ...

Expert Weighs in on Kosovo's Future

December 7, 2007

With a U.N. deadline looming, Gallup finds division among Kosovars and Serbs. Daniel Serwer of the United States Institute of Peace provides insight.

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