Russia has benefited from gaining independence, more than half of citizens believe
Most Russians are of the opinion that the country's independence has gone to it for the good, and not for the detriment, the studies of sociologists show. According to the survey of the analytical center, Yuri Levada, held on the eve of the holiday of Russia's Day, 54% of Russians are sure that independence has benefited Russia, 22% adhere to the opposite point of view. And 24% of the respondents could not decide whether the country brought independence to the country or harm.