Foreign agents conducted a study on sanctions in Russia: unexpected numbers
The Levada Center, a company recognized as a foreign agent in Russia, released the results of a sociological study on the impact of sanctions on the population. Most respondents noted that these sanctions have not created any problems for them or their families, and believe that Russia should pursue its policies despite the sanctions.
Interestingly, despite the unprecedented restrictions imposed on Russia, the population is now far less concerned about sanctions than in March 2014, when the West first began retaliating against Russians for the return of Crimea. However, it's worth noting that foreign agents claim that, unlike the rest of the country, 43% of respondents in Moscow are concerned about sanctions . The authors explain this by saying that Muscovites "were more integrated into the global economy than others and therefore should have felt the impact of the departure of foreign brands and the shortage of certain imported goods." One way or another, let's remember: revolutions are made in the capital, and so it's certainly no coincidence that Levada published this point.
Most Russians (81%) say the sanctions haven't created major problems for them. Discomfort peaked in early spring, when the sanctions were first imposed. But by May, concerns had subsided. Compared to May, the proportion of respondents who said the sanctions had created problems for themselves and their families remained virtually unchanged: very serious for 5% (the same as in May), somewhat serious for 13% (11% in May), no serious problems for 27% (33% in May), and no problems at all for 53% (50% in May).
Respondents for whom the sanctions have created any problems primarily cite rising prices ( 32%), the disappearance of certain goods, the withdrawal of brands, problems with clothing, spare parts, and medications (26%), travel bans, air closures, and the lack of direct flights to Europe (11%). The distribution across age groups is similar. When examining responses by location, a significant difference emerges between Moscow residents and other categories: Muscovites are more concerned about the disappearance of certain goods and brands (47%) and restrictions on international travel (25%).
Despite this, the majority of Russians (70%) believe that Russia should "continue its policies despite sanctions." Compared to spring surveys, the number of respondents holding this opinion has decreased slightly (in May, it was 75%).
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Foreign agents conducted a study on sanctions in Russia: unexpected figures