The Significance of Surveys in Russian Domestic Policy
Round Table Discussion
With the annexation of the Crimea, and despite Russia’s serious economic downturn, President Vladimir Putin enjoys approval ratings of up to 80 percent – his highest scores in 18 months. In a political system devoid of democratic competition, where the political opposition is on the sidelines and all relevant media are state controlled, opinion polls are crucial to understanding the prevailing mood in society. How important are opinion polls for Russian political decision makers? How credible are they? Are they simply political instruments?
Speaker:
Denis Volkov
Robert Bosch Fellow with the Russia and Eastern Europe Program, Chatham House
Chair:
Dr. Stefan Meister
Head of the Program on Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, DGAP
This event is organized by the Robert Bosch Center for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia and will be held in English.
