Biggest fears of Russians 2024

Illness of close ones and children was the most prevalent fear among Russians, selected by three-quarters of respondents in January 2024. Furthermore, more than half of survey participants stated that they rather or constantly feared another world war.

Do you fear the following and to what extent?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Illness of close ones, children	75%
World war	55%
Arbitrary rule of authorities, lawlessness	45%
Criminal attacks	41%
Illness, suffering	39%
Return to mass repressions	37%
Death	33%
Poverty	30%
Natural catastrophes	27%
Public humiliation	21%

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Release date

February 2024

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Region

Russia

Survey time period

January 25 to 31, 2024

Number of respondents

1,621 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: "Боитесь ли Вы и в какой мере?" The figures represent the sum of the answers "Rather fear" and "Constantly fear."

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