The director of the Levada Center himself stated in 2015 that drawing conclusions from Russian poll results or comparing them to polls in democratic states was irrelevant, as there is no real political competition in Russia, where, unlike in democratic states, Russian voters are not offered any credible alternatives and public opinion is primarily formed by state-controlled media, which promotes those in power and discredits alternative candidates.
Yes, he is essentially pro Western which is why the NED funded the Levada center.
Putin had a meeting with the other candidates yesterday, by the way. I think that opposition is likely kept our of power by various means.
Especially important if the opposition is funded by the UK and US, like Navalny’s Democratic Alternative
Navalny’s support was at 9% nationally. A large percentage of Russians had never heard of him.
The Russian communist party is controlled opposition, likely.
But Putin himself doesn’t control everything. Just read Medvedev’s scathing speech criticizing him as Putin sat on the stage next to him.
We can criticize their system and say it isn’t a fair system so that’s why Putin is popular. But let’s not pretend he isn’t popular. And let’s not forget that Putin brought Russia out of a the economic collapse of the 90s and into the fifth largest economy. People appreciate having jobs, housing and food. A lot.
Yes, he is essentially pro Western which is why the NED funded the Levada center.
Putin had a meeting with the other candidates yesterday, by the way. I think that opposition is likely kept our of power by various means.
Especially important if the opposition is funded by the UK and US, like Navalny’s Democratic Alternative
Navalny’s support was at 9% nationally. A large percentage of Russians had never heard of him.
The Russian communist party is controlled opposition, likely.
But Putin himself doesn’t control everything. Just read Medvedev’s scathing speech criticizing him as Putin sat on the stage next to him.
We can criticize their system and say it isn’t a fair system so that’s why Putin is popular. But let’s not pretend he isn’t popular. And let’s not forget that Putin brought Russia out of a the economic collapse of the 90s and into the fifth largest economy. People appreciate having jobs, housing and food. A lot.
Chapeau, even better shit post than the video itself