56% of Russians aren't pleased with the quality of their drinking water, the worst of the 36 nations ranked by OECD.
56% of Russians think Russia needs democracy.
59% of Russians support open borders with Ukraine, though only 16% want reunification.
60% of adult Russian males smoke tobacco.
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A record 65% of Russians are satisfied with their freedom to choose what to do with their lives. By comparison, that number in America is higher at 79% but 12 points lower than it was in 2006.
Source: Gallup, June 2014 poll
67% of Russians fear law enforcement agencies.
69% of Russians believe the U.S. is one of the five most hostile nations towards Russia.
74% of Russians live in cities, which are concentrated in the south-west. Much of the giant country is sparsely populated.
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83% of Russians approve of Vladimir Putin as president. Confidence is lower in their national government at 64%.
94% of Russians age 25 to 64 graduated from high school, the highest percentage among the 36 nations ranked by the OECD. 54% have also graduated from college, though it should be noted that Russian students rate below average on international tests.
96% of Russians disapprove of the U.S. government, while 94% disapprove of the European Union's leaders.
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