Politics · Russia · 2 days ago
Poll puts trust in Putin at 72.5% among Russians surveyed
A survey found that 72.5% of respondents trusted Russian President Vladimir Putin, while 68.6% approved of his work.
VTsIOM conducted the poll from September 28 to October 4 among 1,600 Russian adults.
Trust and approval are separate measures, and the results show different levels for each.
The survey also found that 44.6% approved of the Russian government’s performance and 44.1% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s work.
Mishustin’s trust rating was 54.1%.
The figures offer a snapshot of respondents’ views of Russia’s president, government and political leaders; no further steps or plans were specified.
A VTsIOM survey found that 72.5% of Russian respondents said they trusted President Vladimir Putin.
The survey also found that 68.6% approved of Putin’s activities as president.
The poll was conducted from September 28 to October 4 among 1,600 adult Russians.
Trust in Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stood at 54.1%, while 44.1% approved of his work.
- Who
- Russian respondents surveyed by VTsIOM.
- What
- The poll found that 72.5% said they trusted President Vladimir Putin.
- When
- The survey was conducted from September 28 to October 4. It was reported on October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
When asked about trust in Putin, 72.5% of survey participants answered positively, while the level of approval for the president’s activities stands at 68.6%.
VTsIOM conducted a survey among 1,600 adult Russians.
TASS reported the survey’s findings.
- Trust in Putin
- 72.5%
- Approval of Putin’s activities
- 68.6%
- Survey respondents
- 1,600 adult Russians
- Survey period
- September 28 to October 4
- Trust in Mishustin
- 54.1%
Sources
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