Amid war on Ukraine, 'over half of Russians expressing pessimism for the first time in 20 years'
Summary
Recent polling shows that for the first time in 20 years, more than half of Russians feel pessimistic about their country. This change reflects a drop in trust in the economy, government institutions, the military, elections, and the freedom of the media during the war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Over 50% of Russians now express pessimism, a first in two decades.
- Public confidence in the Russian economy has declined.
- Trust in key government institutions is decreasing.
- Confidence in the Russian military has dropped.
- Faith in the fairness of elections is falling.
- People’s belief in media freedom is weakening.
- This shift is linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The research is based on more than 20 years of Gallup polling data.
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