22.08.2017
Patriotic moods of the Ukrainians
- According to a survey conducted by Rating Group in August 2017, 83% of respondents said they consider themselves patriots of their country. Compared with the same period in 2014, the overall share of patriotically minded citizens has almost not changed. Only 10% expressed the opposite view, while 7% were unable to answer.
- In all macro-regions of Ukraine, the share of those who consider themselves patriots exceeds 75%: 88% in the West, 84% in the Center, 83% in the East, and 77% in the South. At the same time, in the southern regions 18% of respondents said they do not consider themselves patriots. In the East this share is 11%, in the Center 8%, and in the West 5%. The older the respondents, the more likely they are to describe themselves as patriots.
- 76% of respondents said that if the choice were made today, they would support the proclamation of Ukraine’s independence. This figure has not changed since 2014. For comparison, in 2013 this share was 61%.
- Support for Ukraine’s independence is highest in the West (93%). In the Center, 76% support it; in the South, 66%; and in the East, 64%. At the same time, in the South and East the share of those holding the opposite view reaches 21–22%. Younger respondents and those with higher education are more likely to support Ukraine’s independence.
Methodology
- Respondents: residents of Ukraine aged 18 and older. The sample is representative in terms of age, sex, region, and place of residence.
- Total sample: 2000 respondents.
- Personal formalized interview (face-to-face).
- The margin of error does not exceed 2,2%.
- Fieldwork dates: 2-13 August 2017
