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New Russian President to Inherit Low Approval Worldwide

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

Opinions of a Modern Russia

Gallup presents the third part in a series on the Georgian-Russian conflict, placing a strong focus on voices from within Russia.

Georgian, Russian Relations Sour Before Conflict

Well before the conflict between Russia and Georgia erupted last week, Gallup Polls indicated that majorities of Georgians and Russians perceived relations between the two countries as breaking down.

Russian Language Enjoying a Boost in Post-Soviet States

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.

Russians Cool Toward U.S. Leadership

Growing tensions between the U.S. and Russia are reflected to some extent in Russian public opinion. According to a March 2007 survey, more Russians think relations between the two countries have declined over the past year than say relations ...

High Perceptions of Corruption in Former Soviet Nations

Residents across 14 former Soviet republics are far more likely to say corruption is higher now than lower when compared with the days of the Soviet Union. Perceptions of corruption vary by nation, but in no country do a majority of residents ...

The Trend Line: Four Findings About Americans' Thoughts on the Crisis in Ukraine

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport delves into Americans' opinions about President Putin, Russia, a potential Cold War, and news coverage of the invasion of Crimea.

Poll of Moscow: Muscovites Place Little Faith in Police

Muscovites are proud to live in Moscow, but they are unlikely to boast about their city's reigning title as the murder capital of Europe. However, the homicide rate, along with soaring mafia-related crime and persistent corruption, partly ...

Security in Russia: "The Hoodlum Must Pay!"

Gallup World Poll data suggest that Russians' insecurity regarding their personal safety runs deep -- and many feel unsafe in their day-to-day lives. Just 27% of Russians feel safe walking alone in their area at night, and only 25% have ...

Gallup Week-in-Review

Read about the best and worst states for job creation, how young adults living at home have lower well-being, Vladimir Putin's declining popularity in Russia, and more in this week's review.