Politics · Russia · 9 hrs ago
Survey Finds 91% of Russians See Russian as a Unifying Language
A VCIOM survey found that 91% of respondents see Russian as a unifying force in Russia, regardless of their nationality.
The findings were presented at a roundtable held before Russia’s Unity Day.
The survey found that 92% regularly interact with people of other nationalities at work, in shops or at home.
Overall, 78% said they felt no wariness toward other nationalities, rising to 87% in the North Caucasus Federal District.
Respondents also named shared history, traditions, citizenship and the country itself as factors that unite people.
The share with a positive attitude toward interethnic marriages has risen by 10 percentage points over six years.
The findings describe views and everyday interactions across Russia; no further action was announced.
A VCIOM survey found that 91% of respondents see the Russian language as a key factor uniting the country.
The survey also found that 92% regularly interact with people of other nationalities.
Some 78% said they regard people of other nationalities without fear or wariness, rising to 87% in the North Caucasus Federal District.
Respondents also named shared history, traditions, citizenship and the country itself as factors of unity.
The findings were presented at a roundtable ahead of National Unity Day.
- Who
- VCIOM conducted the survey, and its findings were presented by expert Maria Grigoryeva.
- What
- The survey examined views on national unity and relations between people of different nationalities.
- When
- The findings were presented ahead of National Unity Day. The article was published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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VCIOM reported that 92% of Russians interacted with people of other nationalities at varying frequencies.
Maria Grigorieva presented the survey findings at a roundtable organized by the Expert Institute for Social Research.
- Russian language
- 91% named it as a factor uniting the country
- Regular interaction
- 92% said they regularly interact with people of other nationalities
- Attitudes
- 78% regard people of other nationalities without fear or wariness
- North Caucasus Federal District
- 87% regard people of other nationalities without fear or wariness
- Interethnic marriages
- Positive attitudes rose by 10 percentage points over six years
What people are saying
The share of positive attitudes toward interethnic marriages has grown significantly, by 10 percentage points over the last six years.