Wednesday, June 25, 2014

66% of Russians want Putin to be president after 2018 — opinion poll


MOSCOW, June 25. /ITAR-TASS/. Russia’s head of state Vladimir Putin faces no current challenge for the office of president in the eyes of two thirds of citizens, an opinion poll suggests.

According to a poll conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation 66% of Russians would vote for President Putin after 2018.

Two thirds of respondents believe that Putin’s activity on the post of president meets the people’s interests. In the last two years Putin’s rating has considerably increased: from 36% in September 2012 to 66% in July 2014.

Most respondents (74%) noted that Putin’s activity corresponded to their expectations when they voted for him two years ago .... http://en.itar-tass.com