Most of Russians believe that Russia`s isolation due to Western sanctions is hardly possible.
MOSCOW, April 23, 2014. Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) presents the information concerning whether the Russia`s isolation from the West is possible or not; and what impact it may have.
Every second Russian (50%) believe that Russia`s isolation from the West is hardly possible; 13% believe that it is almost impossible. Around one-quarter of Russians (28%) tend to think that such a scenario is possible; 4% say that it will definitely happen. Those who think that it is possible are mainly residents of Moscow and St.Petersburg (34%) and supporters of non-parliament parties (38%).
If Russia finds itself isolated from the West, it will have no effect on the country - 47% of Russians think so. This stance is shared by young Russians (46% of 18-24-year-olds), residents of Moscow and St.Petersburg (45%) as well as respondents aged 45-59 and residents living in small cities (47%). Supporters of A Just Russia strongly support this point of view (54%). However, 46% of respondents say that rusian government may have problems. More than one-quarter of respondents (29%) are afraid of the negative consequences of Russia`s isolation form the West; they are basically young respondents (34% of persons aged 18 - 34), and those who have low income (35%). Seventeen percent of respondents expect only positive effects. Those who mention advantages are mainly metropolitan residents (24%) and CPRF adherents (22%).
The VCIOM opinion poll was conducted on March 22-23, 2014. 1600 respondents were interviewed in 130 communities in 42 regions of Russia. Data are weighted by gender, age, education, working status and type of settlement. The margin of error does not exceed 3.4%.
In your opinion, is there any possibility that Russia will be soon isolated from the Western countries? (close-ended question, one answer) | ||
| March 15-16, 2014 | March 22-23, 2014 |
Yes, it will happen | 5 | 4 |
It may happen | 30 | 28 |
It will hardly happen | 46 | 50 |
It is almost impossible | 10 | 13 |
Don`t know | 9 | 5 |
In your opinion, is there any possibility that Russia will be soon isolated from the Western countries? (close-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 |
Yes, it will happen | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
It may happen | 28 | 34 | 35 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
It will hardly happen | 50 | 42 | 44 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 49 |
It is almost impossible | 13 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Don`t know | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
In your opinion, what effects, positive of negative, may Russia`s isolation from the West have? (close-ended question, one answer) | ||||||
| Total respondents | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and more |
Rather positive | 17 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Rather negative | 29 | 34 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 22 |
Nothing will change | 47 | 46 | 44 | 48 | 46 | 51 |
Don`t know | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
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