The poll conducted by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion (VTsIOM), which was published on Monday, July 17 on the organization's website, shows that rising food prices and depreciation of savings have taken the leading position in the fears of Russians in the middle of this year. It is noted that the second-line index of fears of military conflicts continues to grow.
The report says: "Since the beginning of the year on the" fear map "of Russians there has been an increase in the level of tension, most of the indicators significantly exceed the data of similar periods of the previous year and two years ago. The fears associated with rising prices and international conflicts remain the main factors of concern ".
As noted, the index of fear of price growth in June rose to 27 points compared with the beginning of the year (17 p. In January), and two years ago this indicator was 8 points. The index of fears is measured in points and can range from -100 to 100. The higher the value of the index, the more likely it seems to the Russians the emergence of such a problem.
The indicator of the level of fears of Russians regarding military conflicts is also at the level of 20 in June. (At the beginning of the year - 12 p. In addition, the fear of health problems and difficulties in obtaining medical care also increased from zero at the beginning of the year to 8 p. in June. According to the estimates of Russians, the risks of declining incomes due to wage cuts, delays in payments from -3 p. At the beginning of the year to -11 p. in June.
The results of the research were commented by the leading expert-consultant of the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center Oleg Chernozub:
"The main factors of concern are the high cost of living and international tension, the indicators on them continue to deteriorate. Quite moderate fears in the past regarding income levels, unemployment and internal disturbances also show unfavorable dynamics. The optimism of society in overcoming the crisis and preserving political stability is becoming unstable ".
The VCIOM poll was conducted on June 22-27, 2017 in 130 settlements in 46 regions, territories and republics. The sample size is 1600 people, the statistical error with a probability of 95% does not exceed 3.5%.