Research Monitor

Russia–Ukraine War: A Multi-Source Research Monitor

Daily media tracking, quantitative indices, public opinion, expert commentary, and structural geopolitical analysis in one place.

Section 03

Public Opinion: Russian Polling Organizations

Survey findings from independent and state-linked Russian pollsters on domestic attitudes toward the war, its conduct, and prospects for negotiation.

Placeholder data — questions and results below are illustrative only, shown to demonstrate layout. Real releases will be linked directly to each organization's published methodology and topline results.

Levada Center

Independent, non-governmental research organization. Widely cited by Western outlets; operates under "foreign agent" designation in Russia.

Sample question: "Do you support the actions of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine?" (illustrative)

Support
[%]
Oppose
[%]
Undecided
[%]

Field dates: [pending] · Sample size: [pending] · Source: levada.ru

VCIOM (Russian Public Opinion Research Center)

State-run polling agency; results are frequently referenced in Russian official and state-media commentary.

Sample question: "How would you assess the current situation regarding the special military operation?" (illustrative)

Positive
[%]
Neutral
[%]
Negative
[%]

Field dates: [pending] · Sample size: [pending] · Source: wciom.ru

FOM (Public Opinion Foundation)

Polling organization with close institutional ties to the Russian presidential administration.

Sample question: "Do you think negotiations to end the conflict should begin now?" (illustrative)

Yes, now
[%]
No, continue
[%]
Hard to say
[%]

Field dates: [pending] · Sample size: [pending] · Source: fom.ru

Note on interpretation: polling conducted within Russia during wartime is subject to well-documented limitations — social desirability bias, non-response, and legal risk for respondents criticizing state policy. Figures should be read as directional indicators, not precise measures of opinion, and will be presented alongside these caveats throughout.