In 2019, the majority of Russians who supported the national government's decision to ban selected food and agricultural products from Western countries explained that it was necessary for the country to support its national industry. The second most popular argument for that decision was that the food embargo was a response to Western sanctions on Russia imposed due to violation of territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Why do you think the decision of Russian authorities to restrict imports of selected food products was right?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
It is necessary to support national producers and develop own economy
18%
It is a response to sanctions on Russia
11%
We have enough own products, can support ourselves
9%
Russian products are better, imported can be harmful/dangerous
7%
Russia has to be independent of other countries
4%
Russia has to show its power, defend its interests
3%
Support the politics of the president/ administration, they know better
Refers to the embargo on food and agricultural products from countries of the European Union, the United States, Australia, Canada, Norway, and others as a countersanction in 2014.
* Less than one percent.
** Refers to the total number of respondents. The given question was only asked among those who considered the decision of Russian authorities right, or 56 percent of the participants.
The survey was conducted in 104 municipalities in 53 federal subjects of Russia.
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Public Opinion Foundation (FOM). (July 25, 2019). Why do you think the decision of Russian authorities to restrict imports of selected food products was right? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1053746/russia-arguments-for-western-food-embargo/
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Public Opinion Foundation (FOM). (2019). Why do you think the decision of Russian authorities to restrict imports of selected food products was right?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1053746/russia-arguments-for-western-food-embargo/
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