61% of Russian citizens are of this opinion now; in May 2003, their number was 58%; in March 2002, 53%.
22%, 23% and 24% do not attach special importance to the state of the nation address by the president correspondingly.
This is evident from data distributed by the Public Opinion independent sociological fund. These data were received during all-Russian polls of urban and rural population in 100 populated localities of 44 regions, territories and republics of the country. The interviews were taken by place of residence. Statistical error does not exceed 3.6%. Polls were conducted on May 22 this year, on May 10, 2003 and on March 2, 2002. 1,500 respondents took part in each.
In his state of the nation address to the Federal Assembly, the president usually sums up the results for the year and sets tasks for the future. Polls show that Russians are mostly interested in the plans for the next year rather than long-term plans.
This year, 30% of those polled were interested in the results of the activity by the president and the government for last year, and 56% in plans for the future. 59% of respondents were interested in tasks for the next year, and 32% in the president's plans for the next 5-10 years.
