The Russians have more to fear from a rise in price of goods and devaluation of savings. The indicator reflecting such concerns in the country during the month grew by 46%. These are the results of poll of the all-Russia centre of studying of public opinion (VTSIOM).
The study was conducted at the end of October in 46 regions of Russia. The rating is based on the index of fears, which shows how high it seems citizens the probability of occurrence of a problem. The participants answered the question: “How do You estimate the probability of occurrence of the following problems in Your life?” The result is measured in points and can range from -100 to 100. The higher the index value, the more likely the occurrence of problems.
As a result, the indicator of concern about the growth in commodity prices and the depreciation of savings increased from 13 to 19 points. The index of fears of declining revenues remained almost at the same level and amounted to 9 points. First place in the ranking remains the problem of international tension. From November to January, the fear index has lost 7 points and stood at around 23 points. About the reality of conflicts and hostilities between the countries today, say 67% of Russians.
While the Russians have become less fearful of losing their jobs. For the month the index fell from 25 to 23 points. Still, the family is considered to be a reliable home front: family conflicts and breaks with loved ones are considered the least likely. In January, the corresponding index is equal to -48 points, reports IA “SeverInform”.
Meanwhile, fears about rampant crime has increased slightly — from 3 points in December to 3 in January. Rose and concern about the emergence of internal strife and conflicts on political, ethnic or religious grounds from -6 to 0. 5 points for the month the index rose fear of natural disasters and totaled 12 points.
