Russian Public Opinion between Elections

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Band 47, S. 553-565

Abstract

Analysis of 1992-1995 Russian public attitude survey data reveals substantial political fatigue & mistrust of political leaders & institutions. Distrust of the democrats does not translate into support for authoritarianism, however, or into an antireform, antidemocratic backlash. Economically, Russians support a mixed economy with market incentives & social guarantees, while politically they are essentially centrist. With a multiparty system still only embryonic, party identifications are weak, & no party as yet effectively represents the centrist views of most Russian voters. 7 Tables, 15 References. Adapted from the source document.