A.Ovechkin’s initiative was supported by two-thirds of Russians.
MOSCOW, November 16, 2017. The Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) presents the data of a survey devoted to the attitudes of Russians towards the creation of ‘Putin Team’ initiated by Alex Ovechkin.
‘Putin Team’ movement created by Alex Ovechkin has not become widely known (17% of respondents said they knew what it was during the survey), however the idea to create the movement was supported by most of Russians (68% of approvals). Those who are more supportive are older respondents and residents of small towns and rural area. Only 6% perceive the idea with skepticism; 22% are indifferent.
As the survey data suggest, Ovechkin is the most popular hockey player in Russia (he gained most of liking scores; 16% recalled his name without prompting). The emption he evokes in respodnents are mainly positive and neutral: respect (30%), liking (18%), and indifference (20%).
The VCIOM-Sputnik Russian nationwide survey was conducted on November 10-12, 2017. The survey involved 1,800 Russians aged 18 and over, and was carried out using stratified dual-frame random sample based on a complete list of landline and mobile phone numbers operating in Russia. The data were weighted according to selection probability and social and demographic characteristics. The margin of error at a 95% confidence level does not exceed 2.5%. In addition to sampling error, minor changes in question wording and different circumstances arising during the fieldwork can introduce bias into the survey.
Alex Ovechkin announced the creation of ‘Putin Team’ social movement to support Russia’s head of state. Have you heard about that, or is it the first time you hear about that? (closed-ended question, one answer, %) | ||||||||
| Total respondents | Men | Women | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and over |
I am well aware of that | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
I heard something but I do not know any details | 14 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 |
This is the first time I hear about that | 83 | 78 | 87 | 87 | 89 | 85 | 80 | 77 |
Ovechkin states that the purpose of his social movement is to bring together all those who support Putin, to “show a strong and united Russia”. What is your attitude towards Ovechkin’s initiative? (closed-ended question, one answer, %) | ||||||||||||
| Total respondents | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and over | Moscow and St.Petersburg | Million cities | More than 500 ths | 100–500 ths | Less than 100 ths | Rural area |
I am likely to support it | 68 | 65 | 61 | 66 | 73 | 72 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 71 |
I am not likely to support it | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Indifferent | 22 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Don’t know | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Can you name any current Russian hockey player whose professional and personal qualities are appealing to you? (open-ended question, not more than five answers, names of hockey players who gained at least 1% of answers,%) | |
| Total respondents |
Ovechkin | 16 |
Malkin | 5 |
Kovalchuk | 5 |
Datsyuk | 2 |
Bure | 1 |
Radulov | 1 |
Mazyakin | 1 |
Tretyak | 1 |
Tikhonov | 1 |
Zaripov | 1 |
Fetisov | 1 |
Others | 9 |
No one | 6 |
I am not interested in hockey | 46 |
Don’t know | 23 |
What emotions does the Russian hockey player Alex Ovechkin evoke in you? (closed-ended question, not more than two answers, %) | |
| Total respondents |
Respect | 30 |
Indifference | 20 |
Liking | 18 |
Hope | 11 |
Trust | 11 |
Admiration | 9 |
Disappointment | 2 |
Distrust | 1 |
Dislikes | 1 |
Condemnation | 1 |
Love | 0 |
Hatred | 0 |
Fear | 0 |
Don’t know | 18 |
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