According to survey results, the first place was shared between the President (34%) and the so called “candidate against all” referred to “none” in the above diagram (33%). 16% of respondents trust the church, 14% - the army, 8% - the government, 7% (each) - the trade unions and media, 5% - the law authorities. State parliament (DUMA) and local authorities were supported by 4% each, whilst the Federation Council and political parties – by 2% each.

As it follows from the answers split by the federal districts, the President enjoys the greatest trust among the population of North West region – 40%, while the lesser trust was expressed by the residents of Siberia (29%). Compared to other regions, top scores were gained by Far East, viz. church - 27%, trade unions – 13%, law authorities – 8%, and the same percentage of participants trusts State Parliament and local authorities. Army enjoys higher trust scores in Near Volga than elsewhere, government - in South region (11%), media – in Siberia (13%). The share of those who trust none is highest in the Central region - 39%.

Respondents of pension age expressed the most trust in the President (36%), the church (19%) and the army (16%), yet they have less trust, compared the other age bins, in the law authorities (4%) and deputies of State Parliament (3%). Young people aged 18 – 24 (35%) are also inclined to trust the President. Apart from that, they score the government (9%), mass media (11%) and law authorities (7%) higher than other respondents.

Source: Romir