As of December 2019, 68 percent of Russians agreed that the Constitution had to be changed as it was at the time. This was the highest share of amendment supporters since 2003, when it was recorded at 47 percent.
Should the Constitution be reviewed and amended?
Characteristic
Yes, it should
No, it should not
Dec 1, 2019
68%
17%
Oct 21, 2018
66%
20%
Dec 1, 2013
44%
25%
Dec 9, 2007
51%
20%
Sep 18, 2005
52%
21%
Dec 14, 2003
47%
20%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents47%47%52%52%51%51%44%44%66%66%68%68%20%20%21%21%20%20%25%25%20%20%17%17%Yes, it shouldNo, it should notDec 14, 2003Sep 18, 2005Dec 9, 2007Dec 1, 2013Oct 21, 2018Dec 1, 2019
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
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The original question was worded by the source as follows: "From time to time, suggestions about amendments to the Russian Constitution are discussed. In your opinion, should or should not the Constitution be reviewed, amended?"
The rest of respondents found it difficult to answer the question.
The survey was conducted in 104 settlements in 53 federal subjects of Russia.
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