MOSCOW, July 20, 2017 The All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion (VCIOM) presents research data on the study of Russians' attitude toward placing memorable signs for Joseph Stalin.
Public opinion on the placement of memorable signs has been formed quite clearly to-day: more than half of Russians (62%) agree with the opinion that boards, busts, pictures, etc., telling about Stalin's successes, should be placed in public places.
It is interesting that the main motive for agreeing with the installation of attributes containing some information about Stalin is the argument for observing the historical truth. Young people are more active than others are "in favour" on all issues - 70-74% of respondents at the age of 18-34 believe that it is necessary to install memorable signs glorifying state successes. Stalin.
When asked why you think it is necessary to place commemorative insignia dedicated to Stalin, the majority (57%) answered that this is part of our history and children should know about it, 18% answered that thanks to Stalin we won the Great Patriotic War, others believe that he raised the country, made it great (8%), he is a great leader, a great man (5%).
The research was commented on by the head of the practice of political analysis and consulting by VTsIOM: "The data obtained are predictable, and this is determined by a number of factors. First, the negative attitude towards Stalin in recent years is steadily weakening ... Secondly, society is intensifying the request for an objective assessment of the merits of various historical figures. Thirdly, the attentive, respectful attitude to the history of the country is strengthened. All this determined the fact that most Russians do not object to the installation of certain memorable signs dedicated to Stalin. "
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