A recent survey reported by kp.ru shows that a clear majority of Russians, roughly 72 percent, acknowledge that climate change on the planet is evident. The event drew about 7.1 thousand participants who took part in the study.
In addition to that, 56 percent of respondents said they have noticed more natural disasters in recent years, while 16 percent specifically pointed to rising global temperatures. Many explained that winters have become warmer and less snowy, and summers now extend well beyond what was typical 20 to 30 years ago.
About one in five participants, 21 percent, chose the option that climate changes are not observed every year.
One participant commented that so far there has been no catastrophic event in Russia, but that some people enjoy instilling panic. The person recalled that during primary school in the 1970s there were snowstorms so severe that children were not allowed to leave school alone, even in the city.
A small share, seven percent, believes that the climate has always behaved in a similar way and that they were not aware of any anomalies before.
Another respondent noted that the increased availability of information makes disasters seem more common, even if the underlying climate signals are real. This reflects a broader pattern where information access shapes public perception of environmental risk.
Recent meteorological events in the region have underscored the discussion. A powerful storm along the Black Sea coast produced wind gusts of 144 kilometers per hour, leaving about two million people without electricity and many without running water in areas including Crimea, Dagestan, Kuban, the Rostov region, and parts of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republic territories as well as the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. At the same time, Moscow region experienced its heaviest snowfall in around four decades, illustrating the uneven nature of weather extremes across large areas.
Earlier reports noted a wave cresting near Krasnodar as the storm passed, causing coastal flooding and affecting an apartment complex. The combination of strong winds, heavy precipitation, and coastal impacts continues to shape public concern about climate-related risks in the region, contributing to ongoing discussions about resilience and preparedness.
These findings align with growing public interest in climate science, risk perception, and the need for reliable information. As researchers emphasize, linking observed weather patterns to broader climate trends requires careful analysis of long-term data and regional climate dynamics, rather than relying on isolated events alone. The kp.ru survey thus adds to a wider conversation about how societies interpret and respond to changing environmental conditions, especially in areas facing diverse climatic influences and infrastructural challenges.