A recent national survey shows that a significant majority of Russian respondents view President Vladimir Putin’s performance positively. The data come from a sociological study conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM).
The study involved 1,500 adults residing in the Russian Federation and was carried out from February 16 to February 18. The sample drew participants from 104 communities across 53 regions, with a margin of error estimated at 3.6 percent.
Interviewers visited participants at their homes and asked them to rate the president’s leadership. Results indicated that 82 percent expressed a favorable view of Putin’s activities, while 80 percent reported a level of trust in the president. In contrast, 11 percent of respondents said they did not trust the Russian leader.
On February 17, the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) published findings on Russian citizens’ readiness to vote for Putin in the forthcoming presidential elections. Analysts reported that a majority of residents, 79 percent, indicated they would support the current president in the vote.
Earlier, VTsIOM released findings on the expected turnout and voting intentions for the March 2024 elections, highlighting the scale of public engagement and interest in the political process.
These surveys illustrate how public opinion has evolved across different regions and timeframes, offering a snapshot of how voters perceive leadership and their willingness to participate in elections. The results are often used to gauge political sentiment, inform policy discourse, and understand trends in trust and political engagement among the population. They also reflect the ongoing relationship between citizens and national leadership in a landscape where public opinion surveys contribute to the broader conversation about governance and accountability. CITATION: Foundation Public Opinion FOM; CITATION: All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center VTsiom.