A survey published by a Russian organization conducting sociological research shows that one in five Russians already believes that mass protests could occur due to the decline in living standards, and the number of people dissatisfied with politics is also on the rise.
According to the survey, 20% of Russians believe that large-scale protests against the decline in living standards could occur in their locality, an increase of 6 percentage points compared to December 2024.
At the same time, 16% of those surveyed say they would be willing to participate in such protests.
According to the survey, the possibility of protests related to economic issues is invoked more often by young people between 25 and 39 years old (24%), by people with low incomes, by those with a lower level of education, and by people who believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.
Such protests are considered more likely both by those who do not support President Vladimir Putin and by people who get their information from Telegram and YouTube.
In contrast, respondents with higher education, higher incomes, and those who believe that things are going well in the country, less frequently say they expect protests.
The survey also shows that the willingness to participate in protests is higher among people with low incomes, residents of villages and small towns, as well as those who disapprove of the Russian president’s activities. The most active in this regard are YouTube users and people who believe that the country is heading in the wrong direction.
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