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option was chosen by 18% of respondents.
At the same time, young groups of the population feel a “warmer” attitude from the West towards Russia. 16% in the 18-24 age group believe that the West treats Russia with respect, 15% - with sympathy. In the group 55 years and older, these figures are 11% and 6%, respectively.
30% of the respondents believe that in Russia they have no special feelings towards the West. This share has declined slightly since 2017 (41%). The share of those who believe that the West is treated with respect has also decreased: 31% in 2019, 25% at the beginning of 2021.
In the group of respondents aged 18-24, a more “warm” attitude towards Western countries is popular - 35% believe that they are treated with respect, 4% - with sympathy. For other age groups, neutral attitudes are most popular.
The survey was conducted on February 18 - 24, 2021 on a representative all- Russian sample of urban and rural population of 1601 people aged 18 years and older in 137 settlements, 50 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The survey is carried out at the respondent's home using a personal interview method. The distribution of answers is given as a percentage of the total number of respondents, along with data from previous surveys.
The statistical error for a sample of 1600 people (with a probability of 0.95) does not exceed:
3.4% for indicators close to 50%
2.9% for indicators close to 25% / 75% 2.0% for indicators close to 10% / 90% 1.5% for indicators close to 5% / 95%
ANO Levada-Center was forcibly entered into the register of non-profit organizations performing the functions of a foreign agent. For the statement of the director of the Levada Center, who does not agree with this decision, see here .
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