National Issues
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Society
- Q13. Adapted to the transition
- Q14. Mood in recent days
- Q15. Current situation: not so bad... miserable
- Q16. Expectations of change in next year
- Q17. Family aspirations, now and in the past
- Q18.Internet use in Russia
- Racism and xenophobia in Russia
- T5. How far is Russia from a normal society
073Have you and your family already adapted to the changes that happened in the country during the last ten years?
, Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, December, 2006
079What would you say about your mood in recent days?
Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, January, 2007
081Which of the following statements is most relevant to the current situation? 1) Things are not so bad and it is possible to live; 2) Life is difficult but one can nevertheless endure it; 3) Our miserable situation has become unbearable; 4) Don’t know.
Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, January, 2007
115Do you think that within a year our life will become somewhat better, or that no improvement will happen?
Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, January, 2007
499Q. (A) What was most important for your family in the 1980s? (B) What about now?
lots of money, a separate flat, good food, our own car, Possibility to travel abroad, fashionable clothes, \"blat\", contacts in shops etc, a colour TV, video, carpets etc
485Do you personally use the Internet (apart from electronic mail) at home, at work or in any other place? If yes, how often?
Levada Center, Nationwide Survey, January, 2007
Table 5. What is a 'normal life' to a Russian? Q8. People differ in what is meant by talking about a 'normal society'. How important do you think each of the following is for a normal society? % saying essential a. People can go about their everyday lives without government interfering 72 b. Everybody who wants to work can find a job 82 c. Government officials treat ordinary people fairly 74 d. If things go wrong, public welfare services will help 72 e. If you save money, it does not lose its value because of inflation 83 f. It is safe to go about the streets without being afraid of crime 85 g. There are opportunities for you or your children to improve your living conditions 85 Q9. Do you think Russian life today is that of a normal society? Definitely 10 Fairly normal 17 Only a little 45 Not at all normal 27 Q10. IF not definitely normal: How long do you think it will be before Russia becomes a normal society? 1-2 years 2 3-5 years 14 6-10 years 41 Never 15 Difficult to know if it ever will be normal 29 Source: New Russia Barometer XIII, Fieldwork 18-23 March 2004, N=1602
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