The majority of respondents in a recent survey conducted by the Rating sociological group on behest of the International Republican Institute say the war in Donbas is the country’s biggest problem, following by government corruption.
Replying to the question, “Which three problems are the biggest for Ukraine?” some 53 percent of those surveyed said war in Donbas, with 38 percent saying government corruption.
Some 29 percent of those polled named unemployment, in addition to the war in Donbas, 27 percent control over price hikes.
The least important problems included the lack of natural gas, electricity and water – 4 percent, property rights – 4 percent and the status of the Russian language – 1 percent.
In response to the question, “Which of the three questions are most important to you personally?” some 48 percent said price hikes, military conflict in Donbas – 35 percent and unemployment – 33 percent. The least important issues on the personal level were property rights – 6 percent, Russian presence in Crimea – 3 percent and the status of the Russian language – 2 percent.
Only 1 percent of respondents had difficulty answering both questions.
The survey was conducted throughout Ukraine, excluding annexed Crimea and occupied territories of Donbas, from Sept. 28 through Oct. 7, 2016. The survey method was interviewing respondents at their place of residence. A total of 2,400 Ukrainian citizens 18 and older were questioned. The level of error of the poll does not exceed 2 percent.
