Public attitudes in Georgia, April 2017
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Public attitudes in Georgia, April 2017
Question text: Settlement type
Question text: Ethnicity
Question text: Stratum
Question text: Respondent's sex
Question text: Respondent's age
Question text: There are different opinions regarding the direction in which Georgia is going. Using this card, please, rate your answer.
Question text: Is Georgia a better place than 15 years ago?
Question text: To what extent do you agree or disagree that the current government is making the changes that matter to you?
Question text: In your opinion, is Georgia a democracy now?
Question text: Please tell me, which statement do you agree with the most?
Question text: In your opinion, is Russia a democracy?
Question text: Is Germany a democracy?
Question text: Are the U.S. a democracy?
Question text: Is France a democracy?
Question text: Is Poland a democracy?
Question text: Overall, do you expect the next generation to be better off than yours, the same or worse off than yours?
Question text: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: In terms of national security Georgia is a secure country?
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili
Question text: How would you rate the performance of President Giorgi Margvelashvili
Question text: How would you rate the performance of The Speaker of the Parliament Irakli Kobakhidze
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Mayor of Tbilisi Davit Narmania (Tbilisi only)
Note: The question was asked only in Tbilisi
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Tbilisi Sakrebulo (Tbilisi only)
Note: The question was asked only in Tbilisi
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Finance (Dimitri Kumsishvili)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry for Labor, Healthcare and Social Affairs (Davit Sergeenko)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure (Zurab Alavidze)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Internal Affairs (Giorgi Mgebrishvili)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Justice (Thea Tsouloukiani)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mikheil Janelidze)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Education and Science (Aleksandre Jejelava)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of IDPs from Occupied Territories, Accommodation and Refugees of Georgia (Sozar Subari)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Defense (Levan Izoria)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of State Ministry for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration (Viktor Dolidze)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development (Giorgi Gakharia)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Agriculture (Levan Davitashvili)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Ministry of Energy (Kakha Kaladze)
Question text: How would you rate the performance of The Parliament
Question text: How would you rate the performance of The Courts
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian army
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian police
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Office of the Ombudsman
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Office of the Chief Prosecutor
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Public Service Halls
Question text: How would you rate the performance of Georgian Orthodox Church
Question text: Which party is closest to you? First choice
Note: The question was recoded. Free Georgia (Kakha Kukava), New Rights (Mamuka Katsitadze), United Democratic Movement (Nino Burjanadze), Georgian Troupe (Jondi Baghaturia), Left Alliance (Kakhaber Dzagania, Soso Shatberashvili), European Georgia - Movement for Freedom (Gigi Ugulava, Davit Bakradze), National Forum (Gubaz Sanikidze, Kakhaber Shartava, Revaz Shavishvili), Republican Party (Khatuna Samnidze, Tamar Kordzaia), Industry will save Georgia/Industrialists (Zurab Tkemaladze), Georgian Conservative Party (Zviad Dzidziguri), Free Democrats (Shalva Shavgulidze), New Political Center - Girchi (Zurab Japaridze), Movement State for People (Paata Burchuladze), Georgian Party (Irakli Okruashvili), Civic Platform - New Georgia (Giorgi Vashadze), New Christian Democrats (Nikoloz Joglidze), Traditionalists (Akaki Asatiani), Political Movement of Veterans and Patriots of Georgia (Gia Berdzenidze) were grouped to 'Other'.
Question text: Which party is closest to you? Second choice
Note: The question was not asked to those respondents whose first choice were 'No party', 'Don’t know' or 'Refuse to answer'
The question was recoded. Free Georgia (Kakha Kukava), New Rights (Mamuka Katsitadze), United Democratic Movement (Nino Burjanadze), Georgian Troupe (Jondi Baghaturia), Left Alliance (Kakhaber Dzagania, Soso Shatberashvili), European Georgia - Movement for Freedom (Gigi Ugulava, Davit Bakradze), National Forum (Gubaz Sanikidze, Kakhaber Shartava, Revaz Shavishvili), Republican Party (Khatuna Samnidze, Tamar Kordzaia), Industry will save Georgia/Industrialists (Zurab Tkemaladze), Georgian Conservative Party (Zviad Dzidziguri), Free Democrats (Shalva Shavgulidze), New Political Center - Girchi (Zurab Japaridze), Movement State for People (Paata Burchuladze), Georgian Party (Irakli Okruashvili), Civic Platform - New Georgia (Giorgi Vashadze), New Christian Democrats (Nikoloz Joglidze), Traditionalists (Akaki Asatiani), Political Movement of Veterans and Patriots of Georgia (Gia Berdzenidze) were grouped to 'Other'.
Question text: Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government’s stated goal to join EU?
Note: Half of the respondents was presented with the question Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government’s stated goal to join the EU? while the other half was presented with the question Do you approve or disapprove of Georgia joining the EU?. Analysis showed no significant differences between the responses on these two questions. These two versions of the question were merged.
Question text: If approve, how much do you approve?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will improve Georgian economy
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will provide greater security for Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It allows Georgians to travel in EU without visa
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will strengthen democratic development
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will improve the chances to restore territorial integrity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - It will create more jobs
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - Europe is where Georgia belongs historically
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Approve, Why do you approve it? - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, how much do you disapprove?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - It will create conflict with Russia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - It is unrealistic/will never happen
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - It puts too many regulatory burdens on Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - It will weaken Georgian cultural identity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - It allows Western interference in Georgia’s internal politics
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - Georgia does not historically belong in Europe
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - It will hurt the chances to restore territorial integrity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - It will hurt Georgia’s economy
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If disapprove, why do you disapprove it? - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the EU
Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: If Georgia applies for EU membership now, when do you think Georgia will be granted EU membership?
Question text: Please tell me which of the following statements you agree with? Statement 1: Georgia should join The Eurasian Union established by the Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan. Statement 2: Georgia should join The European Union (EU) established by western European countries.
Note: The question was recoded. Original options are as follows: 1 Georgia should join The Eurasian Union established by the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia and Kazakhstan - Strongly agree, 2 Georgia should join The Eurasian Union established by the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia and Kazakhstan - Agree, 3 Georgia should join The European Union (EU) established by western European countries - Agree, 4 Georgia should join The European Union (EU) established by western European countries - Strongly agree, 5 Agreement with neither. Options 1 and 2 were grouped to 'Georgia should join Eurasian Union', 3 and 4 to 'Georgia should join EU', 5 to DK
Question text: Have you heard about the visa liberalization for Georgian citizens traveling to most of EU member countries?
Question text: If yes, do you feel you have enough information about the procedures/rules of Visa free travel?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who have heard about the visa liberalization for Georgian citizens.
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - Newspapers/Journals
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - Booklets/other print materials
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - Radio
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - National Television
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - Regional Television
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - Social networks (for example, Facebook)
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - Web-pages of Ministries
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - News web-pages
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - Friends/colleagues
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Where would you like to receive information about Visa free travel from? - Other
Note: Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that Visa free travel will benefit people like you?
Note: Half of the respondents was presented with the question Do you agree or disagree that Visa free travel will benefit people like you? while the other half was presented with the question Do you agree or disagree that Visa free travel will benefit you?. Analysis showed no significant differences between the responses on these two questions. These two versions of the question were merged.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime with the EU countries Georgia will lose its national identity.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime with the EU countries the Georgian economy will suffer.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - Even if we have visa free regime with the EU countries, ordinary people won’t be able to afford traveling in the EU.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime with the EU countries, it will be easier for Georgian students to study in the EU countries.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - As a result of visa free regime with the EU countries, it will be easier for Georgian citizens to receive medical care in the EU.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - Visa free regime with the EU countries will lead to refugees coming from other countries to Georgia.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - After visa free regime enters into force many Georgians will emigrate.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - Visa liberalization will not simplify the process of Georgians entering EU countries.
Question text: There are different opinions regarding visa free regime. Do you agree or disagree with the following? - Visa free regime with EU will degrade Georgians’ morality.
Question text: Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government’s stated goal to join NATO?
Note: Half of the respondents was presented with the question Do you approve or disapprove of Georgian government’s stated goal to join the NATO? while the other half was presented with the question Do you approve or disapprove of Georgia joining the NATO?. Analysis showed no significant differences between the responses on these two questions. These two versions of the question were merged.
Question text: If approve, how much do you approve?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Question text: If approve, why? - It will improve Georgian economy
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will provide greater security for Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will lead to visa free travel in NATO member states
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will strengthen democratic development
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will improve the chances to restore territorial integrity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will protect Georgia from Russia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If approve, why? - It will strengthen Georgian military system
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If approve, why? - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who approve of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, how much do you disapprove?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It threatens Georgia’s national identity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It will cause conflict with Russia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It is unrealistic/It will never happen
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Georgia will lose more territories
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It will reduce the independence of Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - It will lead to intervention by U.S. and other NATO member states into Georgian affairs
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Georgia should not be aligned with any entity
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - NATO membership would not protect Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: If disapprove, why? - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who disapprove of Georgian Government's stated goal to join the NATO
Respondents were allowed to name up all answers
Question text: When do you think Georgia will be granted full NATO membership?
Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - If Georgia joins NATO, there will be higher risks of Russia's aggression towards Georgia.
Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - NATO is a threat to Russia.
Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - NATO dictates member and candidate countries to adopt western values.
Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - NATO poses a threat to the Georgian church.
Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - NATO members are not interested in the security of Georgia.
Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will lead to the establishment of foreign military bases in Georgia.
Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will help restore territorial integrity of Georgia.
Question text: There are number of opinions regarding NATO. For the following opinions, please tell me, whether you agree or disagree with them. - If Georgia becomes a NATO member, it will help create more jobs in Georgia.
Question text: Over the past years, support from NATO for Georgia has …
Question text: In your opinion, are the following statements correct or wrong? - Currently Georgia is not a member of NATO
Question text: In your opinion, are the following statements correct or wrong? - Currently there are 28 member countries in NATO
Question text: In your opinion, are the following statements correct or wrong? - NATO only accepts European countries in the alliance
Question text: In your opinion, are the following statements correct or wrong? - NATO is primarily political-military union
Question text: In your opinion, are the following statements correct or wrong? - NATO is primarily economic union
Question text: Which country would offer Georgia best security?
Note: The question was recoded. Options Iran, China and UK were added to other
Question text: Which country poses biggest threat to Georgia?
Note: The question was recoded. Options Azerbaijan, China and Germany were added to other
Question text: In your opinion, what is the top threat to Georgia’s national security?
Note: The question was recoded. Option Political tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan was added to other
Question text: In your opinion, which of the following would help the most to ensure Georgia’s national security?
Question text: Thinking about 15 years from now, do you agree or disagree: Georgia will be more economically stable
Question text: Thinking about 15 years from now, do you agree or disagree: Georgia will be more protected
Question text: Thinking about 15 years from now, do you agree or disagree: There will be less risk of military conflicts in Georgia
Question text: Thinking about 15 years from now, do you agree or disagree: Poverty in Georgia will be reduced
Question text: Thinking about 15 years from now, do you agree or disagree: Georgia will regain its territorial integrity
Question text: Thinking about Georgia’s relationship with Russia since 2012, what kind of impact, do you think, this relationship had on Georgian economy?
Question text: Thinking about Georgia’s relationship with Russia since 2012, what kind of impact, do you think, this relationship had on Georgian politics?
Question text: Thinking about Georgia’s relationship with Russia since 2012, what kind of impact, do you think, this relationship had on Georgia’s national security?
Question text: In your opinion, how much of a military threat, if at all, is Russia to its neighboring countries? A major threat, a minor threat or not a threat at all?
Question text: In general, do you think the dissolution of the Soviet Union has been a good thing or a bad thing for Georgia?
Question text: EU and USA imposed economic sanctions, freezing assets and travel bans for certain individuals because Russia occupied the Crimea in Ukraine. In your opinion, should these sanctions stay or be removed?
Question text: Which of the following statement do you agree with?
Question text: Using the following scale how much influence, if any, do the following have in determining Georgia’s future? - USA
Question text: Using the following scale how much influence, if any, do the following have in determining Georgia’s future? - Russia
Question text: Using the following scale how much influence, if any, do the following have in determining Georgia’s future? - EU
Question text: In your opinion is the influence of the following, in determining Georgia’s future, very negative, negative, neither negative nor positive, positive, very positive? - USA
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who think that USA has at least some influence on Georgia's future
Question text: In your opinion is the influence of the following, in determining Georgia’s future, very negative, negative, neither negative nor positive, positive, very positive? - Russia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who think that Russia has at least some influence on Georgia's future
Question text: In your opinion is the influence of the following, in determining Georgia’s future, very negative, negative, neither negative nor positive, positive, very positive? - EU
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who think that EU has at least some influence on Georgia's future
Question text: Which statement do you agree with?
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in Georgia people choose military career because - Military is prestigious
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in Georgia people choose military career because - They want to protect their country
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in Georgia people choose military career because - Soldiers have stable income
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in Georgia people choose military career because - They don’t have any other alternative
Question text: Do you agree or disagree that in Georgia people choose military career because - They like military field
Question text: Imagine you have a daughter and she decides to serve in military. Would you support or not her decision?
Question text: Imagine you have a son and he decides to serve in military. Would you support or do not support his decision?
Question text: Ministry of defense of Georgia receives 670 million GEL from the state budget in 2017. It is 6% of the entire budget of the country. Do you think that Georgia should increase spending on national defense, keep it about the same or decrease it?
Question text: Are you aware or not of the verdict by the Supreme Court of Georgia giving ownership of R2 to Kibar Khalvashi?
Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: - Rustavi 2 trial was a fair trial
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who had heard about R2 case.
Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: - There was government interference in the Rustavi 2 case
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who had heard about R2 case.
Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: - Judges were pressured during deliberations
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who had heard about R2 case.
Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: - This verdict will weaken media freedom in Georgia
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who had heard about R2 case.
Question text: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: - Rustavi 2 case was solely a business ownership dispute that was not related to politics
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who had heard about R2 case.
Question text: Georgian Orthodox Church receives 25 million Gel annually from the central budget. Which of the following statements do you agree with?
Question text: How much do you agree or disagree that the state should audit the spending of these state funds by the Georgian Orthodox Church?
Question text: Are you aware that part of the UNM leadership formed a new party European Georgia - Movement for Freedom?
Question text: Do you think that establishment of the new party by the former leaders of the United National Movement will make opposition in Georgia stronger, weaker or nothing will change?
Question text: The subject for how Georgia should elect its president has been a topic of recent political discussions. Which statement do you agree with most? Statement 1: The president should be directly elected by Georgian citizens. Statement 2: The president should be elected by those who are elected by people (for example, Sakrebulo members, parliamentarians).
Note: The question was recoded. Original options are as follows: 1 The president should be directly elected by Georgian citizens - Strongly agree, 2 The president should be directly elected by Georgian citizens - Agree, 3 The president should be elected by those who are elected by people (for example, Sakrebulo members, parliamentarians) - Agree, 4 The president should be elected by those who are elected by people (for example, Sakrebulo members, parliamentarians) - Strongly agree, 5 Agreement with neither. Options 1 and 2 were grouped to 'Georgia should join Eurasian Union', 3 and 4 to 'Georgia should join EU', 5 to DK.
Question text: Currently, there are 150 members of the parliament. 77 from 150 are elected by the citizens by voting for political parties and another 73 by voting for individual majoritarian candidates. In your opinion, should we keep majoritarian candidates in the parliament or not?
Question text: In your opinion, who understands the needs of people better, majoritarian MPs or MPs elected by the party list?
Question text: In your opinion, who contributes more to the work of the parliament, majoritarian MPs or MPs elected by the party list?
Question text: Are you aware that recently Georgian government signed a new deal with Gazprom?
Question text: Do you think that you have enough information about this deal between Gazprom and Government of Georgia?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who are aware that Georgian government signed a new deal with Gazprom
Question text: Which of the following statements do you agree with?
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who are aware that Georgian government signed a new deal with Gazprom
Question text: Propaganda is an attempt to spread information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, to promote a positive image of a specific country, justify its actions and create a negative image of the opposing countries. Do you agree or disagree that there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia?
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Georgian TV channels
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Non-Georgian TV channels
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Social media
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Church
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Political parties
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Civil society
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Newspapers
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Friends/Neighbors
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: If agree, what do you believe are the channels of this propaganda? - Channels of Russian propaganda - Other
Note: The question was asked only to respondents who agree there is a Russian propaganda in Georgia
Question text: What are your main sources of information for receiving news about Georgian politics and current events? Please tell me, which is your first main source of information.
Note: Options 'Colleagues' and 'Radio' were grouped to 'Other'.
Question text: And what is your second main source of information about Georgian politics and current events?
Question text: Do you watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian TV channels?
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - CNBC
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - CNN
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Euronews
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Fox News
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - RTL
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Russia Today
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Bloomberg
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - BBC World News
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Deutche Welle
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Sky News
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Russia Channel One
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - RTR
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - REN TV
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Russia 1
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Russia 24
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - TV Center
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - RTVi
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: If you watch coverage on news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels, on which? - Other
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who watch coverage of news and current affairs on non-Georgian channels
Question text: Which TV channel do you trust the most for accurate information on foreign policy?
Note: The question was recoded. Options GPB 2, GDS, Kavkasia, Euronews, Adjara TV, Russia 1, CNBC ,Russia 24, RTR, Tabula TV, RTVi and Sky News were added to other
Question text: Overall, how religious would you say you are? Please use this card, where ‘1’ means “Not at all religious” and ‘10’ means “Very religious”?
Note: The question was recoded from 10-point scale into 5-point scale
Question text: Using this card, apart from special occasions such as weddings and funerals, about how often do you attend religious services?
Question text: Would you approve or disapprove of your family member going to work to Russia?
Question text: What is the highest level of education you have achieved to date?
Note: Did not obtain a nine year diploma', 'Nine year diploma', 'High school diploma (11 or 12 years)' were grouped to 'Secondary or lower', 'Vocational/technical degree' was coded as 'Secondary technical', 'Bachelor's degree/5 years diploma' and 'Any degree above bachelor's' were grouped to 'Higher than secondary'.
Question text: How often do you use the Internet? Do you use the Internet every day, at least once a week, at least once a month, less often, or never?
Question text: Using the same CARD, please tell me your household's spending last month?
Question text: Do you consider yourself to be employed? This employment may be part-time or full-time, you may be officially employed, informally employed, or self-employed, but it brings you monetary income.
Question text: Which of the following best describes your situation?
Note: The question was asked only to the unemployed respondents
Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following: Russian
Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following: English
Question text: Using this CARD, please tell me which one of these levels best describes your ability in the following: Turkish
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Refrigerator
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Color TV
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Smartphone (a phone with color display and with internet connection)
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Tablet computer (e.g. iPad, Galaxy Tab, Lenovo etc.)
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Car
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Air conditioner
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Automatic washing machine
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Personal computer, including laptop
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Hot water
Question text: Now, I will read you a series of household items. Please note that we are only interested in items that your household owns and that are in normal working order. Please tell me whether or not your household owns …? - Central heating
Question text: Speaking about a monetary income last month, to which of the following groups does your household belong? Please think of all sources of income that your household had last month.
Question text: Number of all household members
Question text: Number of adult household members
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