Double rising of Russian leaders

6 Nov, 2009 13:37 / Updated 15 years ago

The trust ratings of the President Dmitry Medvedev and the Prime Minister Vladimir Putin have increased after the recent slip.

Medvedev's rating has risen from 56% to 59% over the last week of October, according to the Russian Public Opinion Foundation.

The number of respondents claiming they don't trust the president has decreased from 14% to 12%.

67% of the audience appraised Medvedev's activity as President positively.

The credibility rating of Vladimir Putin has grown from 66% to 70% over the same period.

The number of those who don't trust the Prime Minister has decreased from 12% to 9%.

75% of respondents said Putin is doing well as Prime Minister.

2,000 individuals from 100 different locations took part in the polling.