Russians Lose Faith in Life Control
Russians have lost faith in their ability to influence their own lives. The number of people who believe that what is happening in their lives depends on them has dropped to 38%, compared to 67% in 2022.
Consensus
- The percentage of Russians who believe their lives are determined by themselves has decreased to 38%.
- This decline has occurred since April 2022, when the figure was 67%.
- The Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences conducted monitoring on this trend.
- The loss of belief in personal control is linked to ongoing war, inflation, and economic hardship.
Points of divergence
- The reduction in belief is attributed to sustained anxiety and decreased sense of control, affecting long-term decisions such as investments, mortgages, and having children. — tg_moscash
- Inflation since 2022 reached 46% according to Rosstat, and 108% according to Russian citizens' own estimates from CB RF surveys. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Real disposable incomes in the second quarter were 1.5% higher than a year earlier, following a 7.4% increase the previous year. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Ukrainian drone attacks have caused a fuel crisis and damaged marketplaces. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- There is growing public demand for peace, despite Putin preparing for escalation and discussions about mobilization in Russia. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The loss of belief in personal influence may lead to short-term decision-making, increased risk-taking, and a focus on survival-oriented behaviors such as saving and acquiring housing. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russians Lost Faith in Ability to Influence Their Own Lives — Московский кэш
- Russians Lost Faith in Ability to Influence Their Own Lives — The Moscow Times