In the context of the continuous fluctuations in world politics and the endless conflict in Ukraine, the latest survey results from the Russian Social Public Opinion Fund (FOM) show a remarkable reality: 82% of Russia still have faith in President Vladimir Putin, while 83% positively rate his effectiveness in running the country.
TASS reported that the survey, conducted from March 28 to 30 with 1,500 participants, showed Putin's confidence increased slightly by 1% compared to the previous survey, affirming his solid position in the Russian public's heart - even as the West continues to increase pressure to sanction and criticize Moscow on many fronts.
Not only the President, the Russian government also received a fairly high level of trust, with 60% of respondents expressing their satisfaction with the way the cabinet runs the country, up 2%.
In particular, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin recorded a strong progress with 65% support, up 6%, showing that his personal prestige is being consolidated in the eyes of the people.
Despite rising personal confidence ratings, President Putin's United Russia Party recorded a slight decrease of 1%, down to 47%. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) also decreased by 1%, to 7%. The Russian Free and Democratic Party (LDPR) kept the same at 10%, the Russia of Justice - For the Truth Party increased by 1% to 3%, while the New People Party decreased by 1% to 2%.
Amid criticism and isolation from the West, the Russian president has maintained a solid image as a "protector", a symbol of Russia's strong and steadfast demand for autonomy in the 21st century.
