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13 Fascinating Facts About The Majority Of Russians

Jul 26, 2021, 12:46 IST

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.

63% of Russians don't believe they are healthy.

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.

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.

76% of Russians believe state-controlled media is the most reliable when seeking information about Ukraine.

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.

Now get to know another major set of people.

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