An overwhelming majority of Russians supported the Immortal Regiment action and believe that the action should be carried out regularly.
MOSCOW, May 12, 2015. Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) presents the results of the survey describing how many Russians heard of the Immortal regiment march, how they assess the action, and whether they are ready to take part in it next year.
The Immotal regiment action that took place in many cities of Russia became widely known: 93% of Russians heard of it, 13% marched the streets with portraits of the relatives.
Russians unanimously approve of the action (96%). Most of respondents (95%) appreciated the fact the Russian president took part in the action.
According to three-quarters of Russians (73%), the action helps preserve the memory of the war and heroic deeds of soldiers. Four percent think that the action is a tribute to the winners (4%); it fosters the patriotic spirit (4%) and helps educating young generations (5%).
More than 90% of respondents support the proposal to hold this action all across Russia in the framework of the May 9th celebrations. Sixty percent of respondents would like to take part in this action next year; they are mainly young respondents (67% of those aged 18-24) and those who graduated from the universities (65%).
The VCIOM opinion poll was conducted May 16-17, 2015; 1600 respondents were interviewed in 132 communities in 46 regions of Russia. The margin of error does not exceed 3.5%.
The Immortal Regiment march was part of the Moscow Parade celebrations devoted to the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War; the action involved hundreds of people carrying portraits of their relatives who participated in the war. Did you hear about this action, or not. If yes, have you participated in the action, or not? (closed-ended question, one answer, %) | ||||||
| Total respondents | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and more |
Yes, I heard of this action and I participated in it | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 13 |
I heard of this actin but I never participated in it | 80 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 82 | 81 |
I have just found out about this action | 7 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
Don`t know | - | - | - | - | - | - |
What is your attitude towards the immortal regiment march? (closed-ended question , one answer, %) | |||||||
| Total respondents | Moscow and St.Petersburg | Million cities | More than 500 ths | 100–500 ths | Less than 100 ths | Rural area |
Definitely positive | 81 | 77 | 78 | 94 | 80 | 79 | 82 |
Rather positive | 15 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Rather negative | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Definitely negative | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | <1 | <1 | 1 |
Don`t know | 1 | - | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
This year V. Putin has also taken part in the Immortal regiment action. He walked down the Red Square carrying the portrait of his relative. What is your attitude towards Putin`s participation in the action? (closed-ended question, one answer, %) | |||||||
| Total respondents | A Just Russia party | Supporters of LDPR | Supporters of CPRF | Supporters of United Russia party | Supporters of non-parliament parties | I would not take part in elections |
Definitely positive | 79 | 70 | 69 | 73 | 85 | 67 | 67 |
Rather positive | 16 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 17 | 18 |
Rather negative | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | <1 | 10 | 3 |
Definitely negative | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | <1 | 7 | 4 |
Don`t know | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | 7 |
In your opinion, what is the purpose of the Immortal regiment action? ( open-ended question, any number of answers, %) | |
| Total respondents |
Memory of those who were lost | 73 |
Educating the younger generations | 5 |
Tribute to the soldiers who won the war | 4 |
To strengthen patriotism | 4 |
For the unification of people | 2 |
For the veterans | 1 |
Not to allow a new war happen | 1 |
To prevent from distorting the history | 1 |
Other | 5 |
Don`t know | 12 |
What is your attitude towards the proposal to make the Immortal regiment action an important part of the Victory Day celebrations all across Russia? (closed-ended question, one answer, %) | |||||
| Total respondents | Elementary (incomplete secondary) education | Secondary education (school, vocational school) | Specialized secondary education (technical school) | Incomplete higher (not less than three years in a higher education institute), higher education |
Rather support | 93 | 90 | 93 | 93 | 94 |
Rather not support | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Don`t know | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
If this proposal is approved, will you personally take part in the action next year? (closed-ended question, one answer, %) | ||||||
| Total respondents | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and more |
Rather yes | 60 | 67 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 55 |
Rather no | 30 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 37 |
Don`t know | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
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