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The list of pressing issues of the biggest concern to Ukrainians is still topped by economic problems, the ZN.UA website wrote on Saturday, citing the findings of a survey conducted by sociologists from the Razumkov Center.

Just over 10% of respondents are concerned by democratic development
in society and human and civil rights, according to the survey.

The issues that most concern people are unemployment (59.3%), the
economic crisis, economic growth (51.8%), an increase in average wages,
pensions and scholarships (51.5%), price reduction (43,3%), social
protection for the poor (40,5%), better medical services (40%) and
corruption (39%).

Eighteen point six percent of respondents called for discontinuation
of political repressions and for freedom to opposition leaders; the same
percentage called for reform of the law enforcement system and fair
justice; and just 13.2%, for democratic development in society and an
opportunity for people to influence the authorities. Human rights and
freedoms such as the freedom of speech and rallies are of concern to
just 10.2% of respondents.

“As in recent years, economic problems remain among the most
important ones for people, the other ones being the fight against
corruption and medical services. These three blocks of problems which
have been most important for Ukrainians to a certain extent for a long
time now,” said Andriy Bychenko, chief sociologist at the Razumkov
Center.

The website did not give the poll dates and parameters.