08.09.2020
Social and political mood of Kyiv residents (31 August–1 September)
- The results of a survey conducted by the Rating Group using the CATI method (computer-assisted telephone interviews) during 31 August–1 September among Kyiv residents showed that 49% of respondents often follow political news in the capital, 28% do so occasionally, and 17% rarely. Only 6% do not follow the political life of Kyiv at all.
- 34% of respondents are satisfied with the activities of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while 61% are dissatisfied. Compared to last year’s indicators, satisfaction with the work of the Head of State has deteriorated.
- 60% are satisfied with the activities of Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klychko, while 37% are dissatisfied. The dynamics of satisfaction with the work of the capital’s mayor show a positive trend.
- 59% believe that the situation in Kyiv during Vitalii Klychko’s tenure as mayor has rather improved. 26% state that it has not changed, and only 13% have seen a deterioration.
- Two thirds of Kyiv residents rated V. Klychko’s work in combating the coronavirus pandemic as excellent or good. At the same time, about a quarter gave negative assessments.
- 69% of respondents expressed a definite readiness to take part in the mayoral and city council elections in October 2020. The highest level of mobilization is observed among the oldest respondents.
- In the ranking of political forces in the elections to the city council, the UDAR party is the leader, with 28.6% of those who have decided and intend to vote ready to support it. European Solidarity is supported by 14.0% of respondents, Servant of the People by 10.7%, Victory of Palchevskyi by 6.9%, Opposition Platform – For Life by 6.8%, Voice by 6.5%, Batkivshchyna by 6.4%, Strength and Honor by 5.5%, and the Shariy Party by 3.8%. The ratings of other forces are below 3%. About 13% have not decided.
Methodology
- Audience: residents of the city of Kyiv aged 18 and older. The sample is representative by age and gender.
- Sample size: 1200 respondents.
- Survey method: CATI (computer-assisted telephone interviews), based on a random sample of mobile phone numbers.
- Margin of error: no more than 2.8%.
- Fieldwork dates: 31 August–1 September 2020.
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