26.08.2020
Social and political moods of residents of Chernivtsi
- The results of the survey conducted by the Rating Group during August 20–24, 2020 among residents of Chernivtsi showed that respondents assess the situation both in the city and in Ukraine equally pessimistically. Thus, only 13% of respondents said that affairs in the city are moving in the right direction, while 79% believe the opposite. Regarding Ukraine, only 15% state that the direction of development in the country is correct, while 71% consider it incorrect.
- Among respondents, emotions of disappointment prevail at 37%. 22% noted that they feel hope, only 11% feel joy, and 8–9% feel indifference, sadness, or anger.
- Assessing the risks related to the coronavirus crisis, 67% indicated that they are more afraid of the economic consequences of the crisis for their family than of getting sick. 19% are more afraid of the disease itself. The latter group is larger among older respondents and women.
- The condition of roads is the key problem of the city at 78%. 31% identified the condition of residential buildings and entrances as an актуal problem, 24–27% pointed to uncleaned streets, the level of utility tariffs, the quality of public transport, yard and adjacent area improvement, and waste removal. 22% consider the coronavirus epidemic to be a city problem, 17% mentioned the condition of playgrounds, and 15% pointed to stray animals.
- In the ranking of political forces in elections to the city council, the leader is the Servant of the People party, which 25.7% of those who have decided and intend to vote are ready to support. The United Alternative party is supported by 10.0%, Batkivshchyna by 9.9%, European Solidarity by 9.4%, Ridne Misto by 6.6%, Opposition Platform – For Life by 6.0%, Holos by 3.2%, the Radical Party by 3.1%, and the Victory of Palchevskyi party by 3.0%. The rating of other forces is below 3%. About 11% have not decided.
- When choosing a political force in the elections to the Chernivtsi City Council, 55% of respondents said they would rather support a local party, while 28% stated that they would be more likely to vote for a nationwide brand.
Methodology
- Audience: residents of Chernivtsi aged 18 and older. The sample is representative in terms of age and gender.
- Total sample: 1200 respondents.
- Personal formalized interview (face-to-face).
- The margin of error does not exceed 2.8%.
- Fieldwork dates: 20-24 August, 2020.
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