(1514 persons interviewed, margin of error does not exceed 0.03)
1. What would you choose?
Variant of answer |
% |
Free of charge social services (education, health protection, etc.) with low quality of service and with no choice |
47.5 |
A possibility to choose social services of proper quality in compliance with my means (education, health protection, etc.) |
52.1 |
NA |
0.4 |
2. In your opinion, what form of ownership is the most effective one?
Variant of answer |
% |
Private |
51.9 |
State |
35.2 |
Other |
4.6 |
DA/NA |
8.3 |
3. What enterprise would you like to work at?
Variant of answer |
% |
At a state one |
47.9 |
At a private one |
39.3 |
Other |
4.5 |
DA/NA |
8.3 |
4. Where do you buy foodstuff most often?
Variant of answer |
% |
In state-owned stores |
44.5 |
At markets |
30.1 |
In private stores/kiosks |
24.0 |
I buy it privately |
1.1 |
NA |
0.3 |
5. Where do you buy clothes, footwear, and other goods most often?
Variant of answer |
% |
At markets |
54.9 |
In private stores/kiosks |
21.7 |
In state-owned stores |
21.0 |
I buy it privately |
1.9 |
NA |
0.5 |
6. Which manufacturers’ goods do you prefer to buy?
Variant of answer |
% |
Foreign firms |
41.9 |
Belarusian enterprises |
37.9 |
Enterprises of the former USSR republics |
13.3 |
DA/NA |
6.9 |
7. Do you condemn people who evade paying taxes?
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes |
35.8 |
Rather yes, than no |
25.1 |
Rather no, than yes |
20.0 |
No |
18.9 |
NA |
0.2 |
8. Do you own any immovable property or means of production (land, a car, a tractor, sales equipment, other types of technical equipment), which you use to earn money?
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes |
27.1 |
No |
72.5 |
NA |
0.4 |
9. In May, 2007 Belarusian authorities decided to shorten benefits for the population. Some people say it is a correct decision; our economy cannot stand such a great amount of benefit recipients. Others consider that it is necessary to economize on other things, not on benefits. Which of the two opinions do you support?
Variant of answer |
% |
It is necessary to shorten benefits |
33.5 |
Benefits must not be shortened |
65.4 |
NA |
1.1 |
10. In your opinion, what is more important: improvement of Belarusian economy, or independence of the country?
Variant of answer |
% |
Improvement of economy |
59.4 |
Independence of the country |
32.2 |
DA/NA |
8.4 |
11. In your opinion, is the state of affairs in the country developing in general in the right or in the wrong direction?
Variant of answer |
% |
In the right direction |
50.2 |
In the wrong direction |
34.2 |
DA/NA |
15.6 |
12. How would you estimate using a five-point scale the work of:
Variant of answer |
% |
Average grade |
|||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
NA |
||
President of Belarus |
11.5 |
15.0 |
22.1 |
24.0 |
26.5 |
0.9 |
3.39 |
Government of the country |
13.1 |
17.5 |
27.5 |
25.1 |
15.8 |
1.0 |
3.13 |
Parliament of the country |
15.7 |
17.9 |
28.9 |
22.6 |
13.8 |
1.1 |
3.01 |
Local authorities |
16.5 |
23.8 |
28.8 |
19.7 |
10.0 |
1.2 |
2.83 |
Opposition |
25.7 |
27.3 |
25.0 |
12.8 |
7.5 |
1.7 |
2.48 |
13. Some people think that during A.Lukashenko’s government of the country, power and arbitrariness of state officials in Belarus have decreased; others, on the contrary, think they have increased. And what do you think?
Variant of answer |
% |
During these years power and arbitrariness of state officials have decreased |
45.7 |
During these years power and arbitrariness of state officials have increased |
39.0 |
DA/NA |
15.3 |
14. If the authorities do not meet the demands of people, in what way is it necessary to change them in your opinion? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
Through next elections |
56.9 |
Through a referendum on distrust for the current authorities and pre-term elections |
31.0 |
In any way, which might contribute to the achievement of the goal |
21.2 |
Addressing the authorities with a demand of their resignation |
12.4 |
With the help of mass nonviolent actions (meetings, mass demonstrations, marches) |
6.8 |
Through mass strikes |
6.4 |
Through other means |
2.2 |
15. Some people consider themselves supporters of the current authorities, others-their opponents. Which group would you ascribe yourself to?
Variant of answer |
% |
I consider myself a supporter of the current authorities |
42.0 |
I consider myself an opponent of the current authorities |
19.9 |
I did not think about it, and I do not care |
31.5 |
DA/NA |
6.6 |
16. Do you think, A. Lukashenko’s rate (i.e. readiness of the country’s population vote for him at the next elections) has increased or decreased during the time after the presidential elections?
Variant of answer |
% |
It has increased |
25.2 |
It has decreased |
30.9 |
It has remained the same |
38.3 |
DA/NA |
5.6 |
17. Belarusian authorities affirm that some oppositional organizations and individual leaders get financial support from abroad. What do you think about it?
Variant of answer |
% |
I think, it is quite alright |
37.8 |
I think, it is intolerable |
48.7 |
DA/NA |
13.5 |
18. In July A. Lukashenko discharged heads of the KGB- chairman of the committee S. Sucharenko and his first assistant V. Dementej. What is the reason of their resignation, in your opinion?
Variant of answer |
% |
Corruption in the KGB |
29.2 |
Disloyalty of the former governing body of the KGB towards president |
16.0 |
Insufficient struggle of the KGB with opposition |
12.7 |
KGB conflicts with other coercive structures |
10.0 |
DA/NA |
32.1 |
19. Do you agree that a strong leader can give more to the country today, than good laws?
Variant of answer |
% |
I agree |
54.6 |
I do not agree |
37.1 |
DA/NA |
8.3 |
20. Meetings of a new movement “Belaya Rus”, which is being established, and which supports president A. Lukashenko’s policy, were conducted in different towns of Belarus this summer. If such a movement is established would you like to enroll in it?
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes |
13.3 |
No |
74.7 |
DA/NA |
12.0 |
21. What is your attitude to the idea of A. Lukashenko’s son becoming his successor on the post of president of Belarus in some time?
Variant of answer |
% |
Positive |
15.6 |
Negative |
67.9 |
DA/NA |
16.5 |
22. On August, 1, Russian “Gazprom” announced a possible cutting down of gas delivery to Belarus, as a result of non-payment for the previous delivery. Have you heard about this announcement?
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes |
79.9 |
No |
19.9 |
NA |
0.2 |
23. In your opinion, how did Belarus-Russian conflicts affect the confidence of Belarusian people in president A. Lukashenko?
Variant of answer |
% |
Confidence increased |
14.7 |
Confidence decreased |
37.8 |
Confidence remained at the same level |
42.0 |
DA/NA |
5.5 |
24. Do you think that an economic crisis begins in Belarus?
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes |
27.0 |
No |
59.4 |
DA/NA |
13.6 |
25. If actions against worsening of the economic position will be conducted in your city (district), are you ready to take part in them?
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes |
17.4 |
No |
72.7 |
DA/NA |
9.9 |
26. If a referendum on Belarus entry into the EU took place tomorrow, how would you vote?
Variant of answer |
% |
For |
29.9 |
Against |
46.7 |
I would not vote |
12.5 |
DA/NA |
10.9 |
27. This autumn leaders of Belarusian opposition are planning to organize mass actions – “Social March” against cancellation of benefits for the population and “European March” for Belarus entry into the EU. What is your attitude to these initiatives?
Variant of answer |
% |
Support both initiatives |
22.2 |
Support “Social March” |
22.3 |
Support “European March” |
6.5 |
Support neither initiative |
36.2 |
DA/NA |
12.8 |
28. In June 2007 the EU deprived Belarus of its privileges in trade, having accused Belarusian authorities of violating the rights of trade unions. How do you estimate this decision?
Variant of answer |
% |
It is a right decision |
22.7 |
It is a wrong decision |
56.6 |
DA/NA |
20.7 |
29. If a referendum on Belarus and Russia joining up was conducted today, how would you vote?
Variant of answer |
% |
For joining up |
33.8 |
Against joining up |
47.4 |
Would not vote |
11.0 |
DA/NA |
7.8 |
30. To what extent would you agree with the statement: “It would be better for Belarus, if foreigners stopped imposing their ideas on us”?
Variant of answer |
% |
I would fully agree |
33.4 |
I would more likely agree |
30.6 |
I would more likely disagree |
20.3 |
I would completely disagree |
6.4 |
DA/NA |
9.3 |