Russian State Pollster Withholds Putin Ratings After Steepest Drop in 8 Years
State and independent polls show Putin’s approval at its lowest since 2022 as inflation and economic strain deepen public discontent.
- On April 24, state polling agency VTSIOM reported President Vladimir Putin's approval rating fell to 65.5%, reflecting a sharp popularity decline over the past two months amid Russia's worsening economic crisis.
- Economic deterioration noticeable since last year is driving public discontent, with Levada Center director Denis Volkov identifying inflation as 'the number one problem' fueling the erosion of support.
- While 73% of Russians believe Putin is 'doing a good job,' surveys show 13% view his performance negatively and 17% distrust him, marking a historic shift in public sentiment since late February 2022.
- Kremlin figures warn of instability resembling 1917, while Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov cautions that economic discontent threatens the administration's position in upcoming fall parliamentary elections.
- Putin's status as stability guarantor faces its greatest test since 1999 as public mood shifts toward 1990s-era pessimism, with six of ten Russians now viewing the political situation negatively.
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