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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