88% of Russians do not observe Lent - ROMIR

ROMIR conducted a poll regarding the upcoming Easter celebration. 1619 people aged 18 and over were interviewed. Among other questions, the respondents were asked: "Do you observe Great Lent?" 88% of the respondents answered in the negative.

Usually men (94%), people aged 18 to 35 (93%), employees (93%) and workers (96%) do not fast. Accordingly, women are more likely to fast, representatives of the older age group (over 60 years old) and respondents with low incomes.

Sources

• Only one in ten Russians observe Great Lent // NEWSru.com. 2007. April 4.