Ukraine is a complicated, changing country. It’s far too easy to imagine that the proclamations and positions presented by Ukraine’s government and civil society represent those of the general public. In fact, a close examination of a range of recent national opinion polls—on topics like corruption, the health care system, migration, and Russia—show that the Ukrainian public is less optimistic and West-centric than the country’s leaders. Additionally, there is a wide gap in opinions between the residents of different regions, and between various generations.
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Anna Kyslytska: What Ukrainians really want -10 key insights from Ukraine’s 2017 opinion polls
People gather in front of the Verkhovna Rada at the anti-government rally in Kyiv on Oct. 22.
