During the sitting of Russia's Public Chamber commissions dedicated to inflation, financial system and economic growth in Russia.
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Nation Said Inflation Was the Key Event of the Year
Inflation was the key event of the year for 3 percent of Russians, showed the poll of All-Russia’s Center for Public Opinion Studies. Some 2 percent chose nomination of Dmitry Medvedev as presidential candidate and another 2 percent said it was the change of the government.
The conflict with Georgia, increase in salaries of budget employees and in pensions, death of Russia’s First President Boris Yeltsin, catastrophes, terror actions, economic growth, holidays or some local events were most vital for 1 percent of respondents separately. But 84 percent proved unable to make the general choice.
Asked about year’s most significant event in domestic policy, 44 percent said it was the State Duma elections and 8 percent chose putting forward First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as presidential candidate. Viktor Zubkov’s appointment as Russia’s prime minister was vital for 5 percent of respondents.
When it comes to the foreign policy, 3 percent said Kosovo’s deadlock was the most significant and 4 percent emphasized continuation of Iraq’s war. Some 2 percent chose strengthening Russia’s standing worldwide and 1 percent said it was the decision of International Olympic Committee to convene Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Inflation and the growth in prices were the key economic event for 17 percent of respondents and 12 percent said it was the increase in salaries of budget employees and in pensions. From 3 percent to 4 percent chose development of social projects, national programs’ implementation, upsurge of economy, ruble stabilization, growth in GDP.
The poll was held December 22 and 23, covering 1,600 in 153 settlements of 46 regions of Russia.
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