Most of Crimeans are satisfied with the current situation in their republic and the performance of Sergey Aksenov. Respondents are highly informed about the upcoming election to the State Council. Every second respondent is ready to take part in elections.
MOSCOW, September 02, 2019. Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) presents a monitoring study devoted to social and political situation in the Republics of Ceriman.
Most of the Crimean residents (83%) are satisfied with the life they are living. Positive assessments are mainly reported by persons aged 35-44 (85%) and those over 60 (89%).
Every second respondent (56%) is satisfied with the economic situation; 43% oppose them. Respondents aged 45-59 are more likely to be more judgmental (52% of the dissatisfied persons).
Seventy-six percent of respondents are happy with the current state of affairs in the republic; they are mainly rural area residents (79%). Twenty percent of respondents show their dissatisfaction.
Over half of respondents view the recent changes in the situation in the republic positively: 63% say the situation has improved over a year; only 8% say it has deteriorated.
According to the survey findings, the major problems to be solved in the republic include income levels (65% are dissatisfied with their financial situation), and quality and availability of heath care services (58%). In addition, every second respondent (54%) is not satisfied with the situation in the labor market.
Respondents tend to view S. Aksenov, the head of the region, positively: 73% trust him. The same share of respondents would like S. Aksenov to remain in office.
The level of awareness of the Crimeans about the elections to the State Council to be held in September is high: most of residents (71%) are aware of the elections and say they are ready to participate in the voting (69%). Every second respondent is most likely to vote (48%).
Regional representative survey was conducted on August 19-21, 2019. The survey involved 1,600 residents of the Republic of Crimea aged 18 and over. The survey was telephone-based. 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.
Are you generally satisfied/dissatisfied with the life you are living now? (closed-ended question, one answer, % of total respondents) | ||||||
| Total respondents | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and over |
Completely satisfied | 31 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 46 |
Rather satisfied | 52 | 55 | 51 | 61 | 57 | 43 |
Rather dissatisfied | 12 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Completely dissatisfied | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Don’t know | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Speaking about your financial situation, are you generally satisfied/ dissatisfied with your income? (closed-ended question, one answer, % of total respondents) | ||||||
| Total respondents | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and over |
Completely satisfied | 13 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 22 |
Rather satisfied | 43 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 39 | 44 |
Rather dissatisfied | 32 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 39 | 23 |
Completely dissatisfied | 11 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
Don’t know | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Speaking about the Republic of Crimea in general, are you satisfied/ dissatisfied with the situation in the republic? (closed-ended question, one answer, % of total respondents) | ||||
| Total respondents | Simferopol | Cities and urban-type settlement | Rural area |
Completely satisfied | 31 | 26 | 30 | 34 |
Rather satisfied | 45 | 46 | 44 | 45 |
Rather dissatisfied | 15 | 20 | 15 | 14 |
Completely dissatisfied | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Don’t know | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
In your opinion, has the situation in the Republic improved/deteriorated/ stayed the same over the recent year? (closed-ended question, one answer, % of total respondents) | ||||||
| Total respondents | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and over |
The situation has considerably improved | 23 | 11 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 28 |
The situation is likely to have improved | 40 | 50 | 33 | 39 | 41 | 41 |
The situation has not changed | 26 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
The situation is likely to have deteriorated | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
The situation has considerably deteriorated | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Are you generally satisfied/ dissatisfied with the situation in the following areas? (closed-ended question, one answer per area, % of total respondents) | |||
| Satisfied | Dissatisfied | Don’t know/fail to assess |
Situation in public utilities sector | 38 | 49 | 13 |
Income levels | 25 | 65 | 10 |
Jobs, employment opportunities | 31 | 54 | 15 |
Road condition | 49 | 45 | 6 |
Health care quality and availability | 34 | 58 | 8 |
Performance of public bodies | 58 | 25 | 17 |
Settlements improvement | 52 | 40 | 8 |
School education quality and availability | 62 | 17 | 21 |
Availability of kindergartens | 51 | 28 | 21 |
Drinking water quality and availability | 72 | 25 | 3 |
Work of public transportation | 69 | 21 | 10 |
Power supply | 94 | 5 | 1 |
Do you trust or distrust the head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksenov? And to what extent? If you find it hard to answer the question, let us know. (closed-ended question, one answer, % of total respondents) | |
Definitely trust him | 25 |
Rather trust him | 48 |
Rather distrust him | 11 |
Definitely distrust him | 5 |
Don’t know | 11 |
In your opinion, should there be another leader of the Republic of Crimea, or would it be better if Sergey Aksenov remained the head of the republic? (closed-ended question, one answer, % of total respondents) | |
It would definitely be better to have another leader | 7 |
It would be better to have another leader | 12 |
It would be better if Aksenov remained the head of the republic | 38 |
It would definitely be better if Aksenov remained the head of the republic | 35 |
Don’t know | 8 |
Do you know when the election to the State Council of the Republic of Crimea will take place? If yes, please indicate month and year (open-ended question, one answer, % of total respondents) | ||||
| Total respondents | Simferopol | Cities and urban-type settlement | Rural area |
September, autumn 2019 | 68 | 71 | 68 | 68 |
2019, no specific month | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Wrong answer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
I hear it first/No answer/ Don’t know | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Are you going to vote at the election which will take place in September 2019? (closed-ended question, one answer, % of total respondents) | ||||||
| Total respondents | Aged 18-24 | Aged 25-34 | Aged 35-44 | Aged 45-59 | Aged 60 and over |
Yes, I am | 48 | 22 | 37 | 46 | 54 | 58 |
Rather yes | 21 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Rather not | 5 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
No, I am not | 7 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Not decided yet | 18 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 13 |
Don’t know | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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