Protest Activity Has Increased In Russia

Since July, the number of people willing to protest has increased by a quarter.

Protest activity has increased in Russia. The number of people willing to personally participate in protests has risen by a quarter over the past month and reached an annual high, according to “We Can Explain”.

These results were reported by the pro-government FOM sociological center. According to a poll published today, nearly one in five people is ready to take part in a protest. This sharp rise in discontent, against the backdrop of drone attacks, rising food prices, and internet blackouts, is also reflected in surveys by other polling organizations.

Since July, the number of people willing to protest has risen by a quarter—from 15% to 19%. This is the highest level since August of last year, as shown in the FOM graph. Compared to this year’s lowest figures (13%), the number of people willing to protest has increased by 1.5 times.

The percentage of those unwilling to protest has decreased from 79% to 73%. At the same time, expectations for such protests have intensified. Eighteen percent of respondents believe that if protests begin, large crowds will turn out—a one-third increase from the low point in March (12%).

According to the same poll conducted ahead of the State Duma “elections,” support for “United Russia” has fallen from 40% to 35% over the past year. Among the other parliamentary parties, “New People”—opponents of internet blocking—showed the fastest growth: their support more than doubled, from 3% to 8%.

Russians’ anxiety has risen sharply. Last year, the majority said they felt generally calm, while those who were worried were in the minority (on average, 50% versus 40%). This year, everything has changed. Anxiety has become the prevailing mood, and in August, the majority of Russians—54%—felt anxious, compared to 39% who felt “calm.” Compared to last year’s low of 36%, the number of people feeling anxious has increased by exactly one and a half times.

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