(1521 persons interviewed, margin of error does not exceed 0.03)
1. What are the most acute problems that our country and citizens are facing at the moment? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
Rise in prices |
84.2 |
Unemployment |
38.3 |
Impoverishment of the population |
34.7 |
Corruption, bribe-taking |
33.4 |
Criminality |
26.9 |
Violation of the human rights |
25.6 |
Overcoming of the Chernobyl catastrophe consequences |
22.3 |
Absence of order and law |
21.3 |
Recession of production |
20.6 |
Decrease of population |
20.1 |
International isolation of Belarus |
14.5 |
Decline of the national culture |
12.8 |
Threat of the West |
12.0 |
Disunity of the society |
8.4 |
Threat of the loss of Belarusian independence |
7.2 |
2. In what way has your financial position changed for the last three months?
Variant of answer |
% |
It has improved |
10.8 |
It has not changed |
55.3 |
It has become worse |
32.4 |
DA/NA |
1.5 |
3. In May of 2007 Belarusian authorities decided to reduce benefits for the population. Some people say it was a sound decision, and that our economy will not endure so many benefit recipients. Others consider one should save on something else, not on benefits. Which opinion do you agree with?
Variant of answer |
% |
Benefits should not be reduced; it is necessary to save on something else |
74.2 |
It is necessary to reduce benefits as our economy will not stand so many benefit recipients |
25.0 |
NA |
0.8 |
4. To what extent does the rise in prices for foodstuff, manufactured goods, accommodation, education, medical and other services tell on your life?
Variant of answer |
% |
It does not virtually tell on my life, as the rise in prices is outweighed by the income growth |
9.3 |
It is already telling on me and it gives rise to nervousness |
41.1 |
It is seriously telling on my life and causes anxiety |
29.0 |
I am really shocked by the rise in prices |
19.9 |
NA |
0.7 |
5. In your opinion, who is primarily responsible for the rise in prices and the cost of life in general? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
Government |
55.0 |
President A. Lukashenko |
46.4 |
Managers of enterprises and organizations |
12.6 |
Local government bodies |
12.1 |
Russia |
11.0 |
The European Union and the USA |
3.9 |
Other |
1.1 |
DA |
5.1 |
6. If we talk about the life of your family, what do you and members of your family set themselves as an object? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
To survive, even if it is on the most primitive level of existence |
13.2 |
To live not worse than most families in your town, district |
48.8 |
To live better than most families in your town, district |
18.5 |
To live the way an average family lives in Western Europe, the USA |
11.9 |
To live better than an average family in Western Europe, the USA |
5.7 |
DA |
2.3 |
7. In your opinion, does the state of affairs in our country develop in general in the right or in the wrong direction?
Variant of answer |
% |
In the right direction |
41.2 |
In the wrong direction |
39.3 |
DA/NA |
19.5 |
8. In your opinion, how is socio-economic situation in Belarus going to change in the next few years?
Variant of answer |
% |
It is going to improve |
23.2 |
It is not going to change |
37.6 |
It is going to become worse |
28.5 |
DA/NA |
10.7 |
9. What opinion do you agree with? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
Those who have money and connections, can escape penalty for a crime |
57.7 |
Those who hold high posts, can escape penalty for a crime |
36.2 |
In our country all citizens are equal in the face of the law, and anyone who breaks it will be punished without fail |
22.3 |
10. In your opinion, the president and the government now have to…
Variant of answer |
% |
Give people freedom and only make sure they obey the law |
53.9 |
Strictly control political and economic life in the country |
32.5 |
DA/NA |
13.6 |
11. Some people consider themselves supporters of the today’s authorities, others –their opponents. Which group would you ascribe yourself to?
Variant of answer |
% |
I consider myself a supporter of the today’s authorities |
37.3 |
I consider myself an opponent of the today’s authorities |
22.0 |
I have not thought about it and I do not care |
31.8 |
DA/NA |
8.9 |
12. Do you agree or disagree that in the last years the political system of Belarus has been more and more reminding of the political system of the former USSR?
Variant of answer |
% |
I fully agree |
16.0 |
I more likely agree |
31.6 |
I more likely disagree |
26.0 |
I completely disagree |
9.8 |
DA/NA |
16.6 |
13. As a whole do you like or dislike the idea of returning to the Soviet political system?
Variant of answer |
% |
I like it very much |
6.7 |
It more likely pleases me |
20.1 |
I rather dislike it |
31.9 |
I utterly dislike it |
24.5 |
DA/NA |
16.8 |
14. Do you know that in October and November the Joint democratic opposition has conducted “The European March” and “The Social March” in Minsk?
Variant of answer |
% |
I have heard about the conducting of both marches |
25.9 |
I have heard about the conducting of “The European March” |
3.2 |
I have heard about the conducting of “The Social March” |
6.9 |
I have not heard anything about it |
63.6 |
DA/NA |
0.4 |
15. What variant of integration of Belarus and Russia would you personally prefer?
Variant of answer |
% |
Belarus and Russia should constitute a union of independent states, bound up with close political and economic relations |
43.8 |
Relations of Belarus and Russia should be the same as with other states of the CIS |
36.3 |
Belarus and Russia should become one state with the common president, government, army, flag, currency, etc. |
13.1 |
DA/NA |
6.8 |
16. In your opinion, aggravation of Belarusian-Russian relations in 2007 is…
Variant of answer |
% |
A natural result of the integration policy conducted in the last years |
34.1 |
No more than an unpleasant episode in the relations of the two states |
24.2 |
There is no aggravation whatsoever |
25.6 |
DA/NA |
16.1 |
17. What is your opinion about the real results of Belarusian foreign policy?
Variant of answer |
% |
Belarus has good relations with most countries of the world |
51.8 |
Belarus maintains good relations only with countries-social outcasts |
19.1 |
Belarus is in international isolation |
17.4 |
DA/NA |
11.7 |
18. Do you agree with the statement that the European Union fears creation of the Union State of Belarus and Russia as it might lead to reestablishment of the USSR?
Variant of answer |
% |
I do not agree with this statement |
37.7 |
I agree with this statement |
36.7 |
DA/NA |
25.6 |
19. Recently A. Lukashenko has signed a decree about opening of an official representative office of the European Committee in Belarus. What is your attitude towards it?
Variant of answer |
% |
It is good |
41.2 |
It is bad |
4.5 |
It makes no difference to me |
39.2 |
DA/NA |
15.1 |
20. If a referendum on the question if Belarus should enter the EU were conducted now in Belarus, what choice would you make?
Variant of answer |
% |
For |
37.1 |
Against |
35.0 |
I would not take part in voting |
16.3 |
DA/NA |
11.6 |
21. Do you use a computer? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
No |
58.5 |
Yes, at home |
28.1 |
Yes, at work |
16.4 |
Yes, at a cybercaf? |
2.1 |
Yes, in the library |
1.1 |
Yes, in another place |
2.7 |
22. Have you got a VCR or a DVD-player to watch movies? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
I have got neither |
33.7 |
I have got a DVD-player as well as a VCR |
24.4 |
I have got a DVD-player |
22.4 |
I have got a VCR |
17.3 |
23. Do you use the Internet?
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes, daily |
7.0 |
Yes, several times a week |
8.7 |
Yes, several times a month |
6.4 |
Yes, several times a year |
3.1 |
No |
69.1 |
I do not know what it is |
5.0 |
NA |
0.7 |
24. How do you assess the condition of mass media in Belarus?
Variant of answer |
% |
Mass media in Belarus are dependent |
46.1 |
Mass media in Belarus are independent |
16.3 |
Some mass media are independent in Belarus, others are dependent |
24.3 |
DA/NA |
13.3 |
25. If you consider that mass media in Belarus are dependent, than whom do they depend on? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
On the president |
48.0 |
On other government agencies |
29.8 |
On international organizations and foreign capital |
13.6 |
On political parties and public associations |
13.0 |
On the demand of the audience |
11.9 |
On journalists’ own corporative interests |
9.8 |
On Belarusian businessmen |
1.6 |
DA |
9.8 |
26. In your opinion, should control of mass media exist? (more than one answer is possible)
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes, control with the help of mass information legislation is necessary |
36.2 |
Yes, control on the part of the society (public committees, councils, etc.) is necessary |
19.2 |
Yes, control on the part of government bodies is necessary |
19.2 |
Control of mass media is not necessary |
23.8 |
DA |
8.2 |
27. Did you happen to go into the results of independent studies of the public opinion in Belarus (through mass media, leaflets, contacts with other people, etc.) during the last year?
Variant of answer |
% |
No |
69.9 |
Yes |
29.4 |
NA |
0.7 |
28. Can figures and analysis of independent research centers be trusted?
Variant of answer |
% |
Yes, they can, as they give citizens unbiased information about processes in political life, economy and society |
40.8 |
No, they cannot, as they deliberately give citizens wry information for the sake of those who pay for the research |
20.4 |
I have not heard anything about such centers |
22.0 |
DA/NA |
16.8 |
29. Do you work at a private or at a state enterprise?
Variant of answer |
% |
At a state one |
39.5 |
At a private one |
21.2 |
I do not work |
38.6 |
NA |
0.7 |
30. Have you ever been imprisoned including imprisonment for administrative violation?
Variant of answer |
% |
No, I have not |
89.7 |
Yes, I have, several times |
2.6 |
Yes, I have, one time |
6.8 |
NA |
0.9 |