Popularization of traditional values and demand for a “strong man” shape Russian views of women in politics

The topic of domestic violence is widely discussed in the Russian society and evokes strong emotions in respondents.

A leader is someone who inspires and leads other people. Leader’s gender is not important to Russians.

Woman in politics are important; their number is sufficient or should be even greater, according to Russians. As to their…

Marriage is necessary, but divorce depends on circumstances.

Most of Russians consider that men are able to take care of their small children and do the household chores just like women.

According to Russians, unequal rights can be found in the labor market.

More than half of Russians think that one should strive for full equality of rights and responsibilities between men and women.…

Two-thirds of men and four-fifth of women consider violence against women as important problem.

The gender-role revolution in the Russian mind has already happened. Now everything depends on human behavior which is likely to…