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RESULTS OF THE NATION OPINION POLL conducted on September 2 - 12, 2013
(1.510 persons interviewed, margin of error does not exceed 0.03)

1. Which one of the following statements do you consider the most appropriate to the current situation?

Variant of answer

%

Everything’s not so bad, it’s possible to live

27.3

It’s difficult to live, but still possible to put up with it

51.3

It’s impossible to put up with our misery anymore

18.5

DA/NA

2.9



2. Do you follow the rouble/dollar exchange rate? If yes, then how often do you check the exchange rate?

Variant of answer

%

Several times a week

17.2

About once a week

25.1

About once a fortnight or less often

20.2

Don’t follow

37.3

NA

0.2



3. Do you fear a new devaluation of Belarusian ruble within the next few months?

Variant of answer

%

It’s a real threat

32.3

It’s possible, but unlikely

39.7

It won’t happen

20.5

DA/NA

7.5



4. Who succeeds more than others in Belarusian society today? (more than one answer is possible)

Variant of answer

%

Someone on a high post, close to the regime

45.2

Someone well-connected

44.3

Someone enterprising, businesslike

27.1

Someone well-qualified, talented

23.8

Someone hardworking

21.2

Criminal and mafia structures

17.8

DA

3.4



5. Do you consider revolutionary changes in internal and external politics of Belarus possible in the next five years?

Variant of answer

%

Quite possible

25.5

Unlikely

56.1

Impossible

13.8

DA/NA

4.6



6. And would you like those changes to happen?

Variant of answer

%

Yes

50.3

No

20.2

I don’t care

21.1

DA/NA

8.4



7. Various people make various evaluations of A. Lukashenko’s work on the post of the President of Belarus. Which one would you rather agree with?

Variant of answer

%

I completely share A. Lukashenko’s views

18.4

I’m ready to support A. Lukashenko until he defends the independence of Belarus

13.5

I used to appreciate A. Lukashenko formerly, but lately he has disappointed me

10.9

Until now I didn’t appreciate A. Lukashenko much, but I hope that later on he will be good for Belarus

4.6

I support A. Lukashenko in the absence of worthy politicians

14.0

I’m not an A. Lukashenko supporter

23.2

I consider it important to support anyone but A. Lukashenko

9.7

DA/NA

5.7



8. Do you think that Belarusian opposition understands problems and concerns of people like you?

Variant of answer

%

Yes

24.4

No

56.6

DA/NA

19.0



9. Do you consider yourself in opposition to the current regime?

Variant of answer

%

Yes

14.2

No

75.6

DA/NA

10.2



10. Do you know a candidate who could successfully compete with A. Lukashenko in presidential election?

Variant of answer

%

Yes, I do

18.5

No, I don’t

81.5



11. Are there situations in the life of a country when people need a strong and authoritative leader, a "powerful hand"?

Variant of answer

%

Our people always need a "powerful hand"

26.1

There are such situations (for example, like now) when it’s necessary to engross the absolute power in a single pair of hands

28.3

It’s absolutely inadmissible if all the power is given into the hands of one person

38.4

DA/NA

7.2



12. During the last five years were you (or someone you know) obliged to give money, valuable presents or to render a service for a positive decision in your favor?

Variant of answer

%

No

63.1

Yes

36.9



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