The survey, which was conducted the Yury Levada Analysis Center, found that 54% of the respondents said the government should make industrial growth a priority, which is up 6% on last year's figure. In comparison, 40% said the authorities should concentrate on social reforms (up 5%) and 32% opted for state support for the main economic sectors (up 8%). Respondents could choose up to three answers from a list, so the resulting sum does not equal 100%.
These figures are followed by the payment in full of wages and pensions - 32% (29% last year), state regulation of the economy - 31% (33%), reduction of the tax burden on the population and firms - 29% (25%), the revision of major state facilities' privatization - 23% (31%), stimulation of private entrepreneurship and giving loans to start-up businessmen - 18% (15%).
In all, 15% of the respondents said improved tax collection was the most important thing (11% last year), whereas 12% wanted to see the natural monopolies and new financial-industrial groups have less influence on the country's life (unchanged).
The nationwide survey was conducted on June 17-20 in 128 cities, towns and villages of Russia's 46 regions. A total of 1,600 respondents were questioned. The statistical margin of error did not exceed 3%.
