RT: Most Russians see their country as great power – poll
Sixty-eight percent of Russian citizens believe their motherland is a great power that plays a significant role in international politics, according to the latest opinion poll.
The research, conducted by the independent Levada Center, showed that this is the record historical high. The figure is the same as in November 2014. In 1999 the situation was almost the reverse – the share of Russians who saw their country as a great world power was 31 percent, versus 65 percent who said it was not.
Levada Center specialist Karina Pipiya said in comments with Izvestia daily that the share of Russians who were proud for their country remained at a record high despite many negative factors, such as the complicated economic situation, including inflation and other negative consequences for ordinary people.
WNU Editor: I am actually surprised by the 68% figure .... I expected the number to be higher. What's my take .... the cynic in me says that being a great power is actually not a great thing for the simple reason being that you then become more preoccupied with solving the world's problems rather than solving your own.
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