Russia: attitudes toward LGBT persons

The largest share of Russians were either disgusted by or scared of LGBT persons, according to a survey from 2021. Nearly one third of respondents felt calm about homosexual people, without expressing any particular emotions.

What is your personal opinion on homosexual people?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Disgusted or scared	38%
Calm, without any specific emotions	32%
Irritated	13%
Cautious	9%
Friendly	3%
Interested	1%
Hard to say	4%

0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%17.5%20%22.5%25%27.5%30%32.5%35%37.5%40%42.5%

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Release date

October 2021

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Region

Russia

Survey time period

September 23-29, 2021

Number of respondents

1,634 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

The original question was worded by the source as follows: "Как вы лично относитесь к людям гомосексуальной ориентации?"
The study used an all-Russian sample representing the urban and rural population in 137 municipalities in 50 federal subjects of the country.

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