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How Have The Lives Of Russians Changed Since 1991? Take A Guess!

In 1991, the year the Soviet Union collapsed, the average Russian got married between the ages of 18 and 24, had one or two children, and was expected to live to the age of 69. How have the lives of Russians changed since then?

Most Ukrainians Want To Join NATO

Internet Speeds Worldwide

With only 0.5 megabits per second (Mbps), Turkmenistan is the country with the lowest Internet speed in the world.

Global Coal Production

China produces almost half of the world's coal.

COVID-19: Live-Tracking The Omicron Variant

Omicron has been designated as a COVID-19 “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization. This new variant is rapidly spreading throughout the world.

Do Russians Feel Ready To Get Vaccinated?

A recent Levada Center survey shows that, in two months, the percentage of people who would accept a Russian vaccine increased slightly. From 15% in August 2021, it rose to 19% in October 2021. Currently, half of Russians are not afraid of getting COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccines: The East/West Divide

Among selected European and Central Asian countries, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have the lowest percentages of their populations fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Here's how other countries compare:

Most Russians Don’t Feel Protected By The Law

According to a recent Levada survey, almost 60% of Russians do not personally feel protected by. the law. People between the ages of 18 and 39 are the ones who feel least protected.

Countries At Risk Of Poverty In The EU

An updated Eurostat dataset shows that Romania was the EU country with the highest percentage of its population at risk of poverty or social exclusion, followed by Bulgaria.

Many Russians Don't Want Putin After 2024

A recent Levada survey showed that the percentage of people who do not want Vladimir Putin in the presidency after his current term is 42%, the highest rate since 2013.

Trust In Putin Drops To Historic Low

According to a recent Levada poll, Russians' trust in President Vladimir Putin has reached the lowest level in nearly a decade. Confidence levels for the State Duma and the government have also fallen since 2014.