Shata Abzha­n­dadze
Engineer

“I expect the standards of living to improve in Ukraine and I hope, with the development of the economy, my salary will go up. I expect to obtain Ukrainian citizenship because I believe in this country. I also want to see more friendly relationships between Ukraine and Russia.”

Tetyana Kuzmenko
Interpreter

“I expect nothing from the next president of Ukraine. My life is in my hands and I’m in full control of it. But I want to see a new face, a new adequate person as the new president of Ukraine, someone who has a clear understanding of what the country needs and is able to conduct a reasonable and balanced policy.”

Volodymyr Ignatenko
Telecom­munications specialist

“I didn’t vote for the president this time. There were too many people at the voting station. I don’t believe that any of the candidates would help me to achieve my personal goals – to buy an apartment on Khreshchatyk and a Maserati car. Therefore, I’m not really interested in politics.”

Zoya Pyleva
Analyst

“I expect stability to finally come to the country after the presidential elections. As for myself, I think that my company will start growing, and that my working conditions will improve.”

Ihor Chaikovsky
Junior sergeant

“I think that gang rule will continue in Ukraine whoever wins the presidential elections this time. I want to see a person on top who can bring the rule of law to the country. Look on the streets! There is litter everywhere! I also want for my salary to be paid on time.”

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