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According to the latest polling data from the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM), a Russian social research organization, 74% of Russians express trust in President Vladimir Putin. The same surveys indicate that 76% of respondents believe Putin is performing well in his role as head of state. These figures remained consistent across two separate polls conducted in April, reflecting a stable level of public confidence in the Russian leadership.

Coverage Comparison

The findings come from two distinct surveys carried out by FOM and reported by the Russian state news agency TASS. The first poll, conducted from April 10 to April 12, involved 1,500 respondents. The second survey, conducted from April 17 to April 19, also sampled 1,500 Russians. While the core figures regarding Putin's approval remained unchanged, the two polls reported slight variations in other metrics, such as approval of the government and support for political parties.

One notable discrepancy: the earlier poll indicated that 50% of respondents gave a positive assessment of the government’s work, whereas the later poll showed a slightly lower figure at 46%. Similarly, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin received a 55% approval rating in the first survey, but 54% in the second. These differences fall within typical polling margins of error and do not suggest a significant shift in public opinion over the course of the week.

When it comes to party support, the earlier poll placed United Russia at 37%, while the later survey recorded 39%. The Liberal Democratic Party saw support dip from 11% to 10%, and Just Russia For Truth rose from 2% to 4%. The Communist Party remained steady at 8%, and the New People party held at 6% in both polls.

Key Claims

  • Trust in Putin: In both polls, 74% of respondents expressed trust in President Putin, with 76% saying he carries out his duties well.
  • Government performance: Positive assessments of the government's work ranged from 46% to 50% across the two surveys.
  • Prime Minister's approval: Approximately 54-55% of respondents viewed Prime Minister's performance favorably.
  • Party support: United Russia led with 37-39% compared with other parties, followed by the Liberal Democratic Party (10-11%), the Communist Party (8%), New People (6%), and Just Russia For Truth (2-4%).