Putin’s Popularity Propels Chosen Successor in Russian Election
Russians Prefer Strength in Their Leader, Economy over Democracy
Russians Confidence in Vladimir Putin
That's the large portion of the Russian public that says it has confidence in President Vladimir Putin to do the right thing in world affairs, compared with only 45% of Americans who say the same thing about President Bush.
The Putin Popularity Score
Increasingly Reviled in the West, Russia’s Leader Enjoys Broad Support at Home