19.07.2021
Social and political mood of Kyiv residents (10–14 July)
- A survey conducted by Rating Group from July 10 to 14, 2021, among residents of Kyiv shows that people in the capital assess the local situation more favorably than developments in the country overall. Only 29% believe Ukraine is moving in the right direction, while 57% think the opposite. At the same time, 38% consider the direction of the city to be correct, whereas 52% evaluate it negatively.
- Half of Kyiv residents are satisfied with the performance of Mayor Vitali Klitschko, while 44% are dissatisfied. President Zelensky receives lower evaluations: 36% are satisfied with his work and 57% are dissatisfied. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal’s performance is viewed even more critically, with only 16% expressing satisfaction and 66% dissatisfaction.
- The survey reveals strong support for tighter regulation of small retail structures (MAFs). More than 80% approve of banning the sale of tobacco products in kiosks located near schools and kindergartens, and 69% support banning alcohol sales in such kiosks. Opposition to these measures is relatively low. Seventy-four percent support the introduction of a unified architectural standard for MAFs, and 65% agree that the right to install them should be allocated to entrepreneurs through competitive procedures in the Prozorro system. Only about 13–14% oppose these initiatives.
- More than half of respondents support prohibiting the installation of MAFs along main transport arteries, as well as banning kiosks within 200 meters of metro exits. Around one-third do not support such restrictions. There is near-unanimous agreement—over 90%—that entrepreneurs must be responsible for waste removal and for maintaining cleanliness around their kiosks, and that the city should revoke permits in cases of unsanitary conditions.
- Kyivans also demonstrate a strong negative perception of how MAFs affect the city’s aesthetics: 70% believe that kiosks spoil the architectural appearance of the capital, while 23% disagree. The recent removal of 28 kiosks from underground pedestrian crossings is viewed positively by 73% of respondents, with 14% expressing neutrality and only 9% reacting negatively.
Methodology
- Audience: Kyiv residents aged 18 and older. The sample is representative in terms of age and gender.
- Sample size: 1,200 respondents.
- Survey method: Face-to-face formalised interviews.
- The margin of error for the study with a confidence level of 0.95 is no more than 2.8%.
- Fieldwork dates: 10-14 July 2021.
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