Recent surveys indicate that trust among Russians in President Putin has increased, while confidence in local authorities has diminished. This change is attributed to issues related to crypto-mobilization, reports the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW). In particular, the independent Russian research organization Levada Center published the results of a monthly survey conducted in September 2024 on October 24. According to the study: 43% of respondents trust local government entities;69% of respondents trust the Russian military;80% of respondents trust Russian President Vladimir Pu…
