72% of Russians Trust Putin, VCIOM Survey Shows
The level of support for the United Russia party was 33 percent, LDPR — 11 percent, CPRF — nine percent, New People — four percent, and Just Russia — three percent, according to TASS.
Consensus
- A survey was conducted in late August involving over 1,500 Russian adults.
- The survey measured public trust in President Vladimir Putin.
- The level of trust in Putin was reported to be over 70%.
- The survey also assessed public approval of the Russian government and its leadership.
- Support for the party 'United Russia' was reported to be above 30%.
- Support for the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) was reported to be around 11%.
- Support for the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) was reported to be below 12%.
- The survey included questions about public confidence in individual political leaders.
Points of divergence
- 70% of Russians expressed trust in Putin, based on a survey by the Foundation 'Public Opinion' conducted from August 28 to 30. — vm
- 72.2% of Russians expressed trust in Putin, according to a VCIOM survey conducted from August 24 to 30. — vesti
- 71% of respondents believed Putin was performing his duties well. — vm
- 66.9% of respondents approved of Putin's performance. — vesti
- 43% of respondents approved the work of the government, and 53% believed Prime Minister Miшustin was working well. — vm
- 43.3% approved the government's work, and 43.1% approved Miшustin's work. — vesti
- Support for 'United Russia' was 33%, KPRF 9%, 'Sправедливая Россия' 3%, and 'Novye Lyudi' 4%. — vm
- Support for 'United Russia' was 37.2%, KPRF 11.6%, 'Sправедливая Россия' 5.3%, and 'Novye Lyudi' 11.5%. — vesti
- In a separate VCIOM survey on February 6, 78.7% of respondents trusted Putin. — vm
- No mention of previous surveys. — vesti
- 53% of respondents believed Miшustin was working well. — vm
- 43.1% approved Miшustin’s work. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- FOM: 70 percent of surveyed Russians trust Putin — Вечерняя Москва
- More than 72% of Russians expressed trust in Putin — Вести