Dear CGPM Colleague,

We are very pleased to share a new research publication received from the Civil Society Development Foundation (FCDS). The Foundation, with eight branches in Russia, is a non-governmental organisation whose main focus is research in the fields of politics, regional development and contemporary media and whose goal is to provide a bridge between academic research and politics. I hope you find this report informative and feel free to share the report widely.

Sincerely,

Dr. Piotr Dutkiewicz

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From: Marina Schepp, Civil Society Development Foundation, Moscow, Russia

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We have the pleasure of presenting a new political research report, “The Putin majority on the eve of the next electoral cycle.”  The Civil Society Development Foundation is continuing work on its analysis of the electoral and political phenomenon of the Putin majority. Preparation for this report involves the analysis of: electoral statistics, socio-demographic characteristics, how Russians use the media, their political predilections and how these are affected by place of residence.

This specially commissioned research on the Putin majority was carried out in April 2017 by Romir (which is the sole representative of the Gallup International Association in Russia and the CIS); the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VTsIOM); and the Fund for Public Opinion (FOM).

Should you have any questions, please contact:

Marina Schepp

Centre for Political Studies, FCDS

International Department

Electricheskiy pereulok, 8 bld. 1

Moscow, Russia

shepp@civilfund.ru

info@civilfund.ru

Tel  +7 499 253 1545

Fax +7 499 253 1570