Nearly half of Russians—about 49 percent—express belief in a secret organization that purportedly steers global events, according to a data-driven assessment by VTsIOM.
Meanwhile, 36 percent doubt the existence of such a group. Among this skeptical segment, most are young adults aged eighteen to thirty four, well educated, and active internet users.
Approximately 15 percent of respondents found the question difficult to answer.
Russians describe the world government as primarily composed of oligarchs and billionaires, with about a quarter of respondents naming this elite circle. They point to prominent families such as the Rothschilds and the Rockefellers as examples, while noting that older citizens are more likely to reference these influential business dynasties.
When asked who would likely populate a world government, respondents most often cited citizens from the United States, followed by people from the United Kingdom and the European Union, and then Western nations in general.
In terms of goals, roughly a quarter of Russians believe a world government would seek domination and control over global affairs, while smaller shares name aims such as pressuring for Russia’s conquest or isolation, reducing the world population, pursuing personal enrichment, managing populations, and dominating global resources. Other explanations include influencing economies and weakening various countries and regions.
There is a note that a notable portion of Americans previously viewed the alliance between China and Russia as a strategic challenge for the United States. [Source: VTsIOM]