Russian News Agency reported on the 8th that a latest poll released by the All-Russian Social Opinion Research Center History of Russia on the 47th showed that 81.1% of Russian respondents expressed their trust in President Putin - this data rose 1.1 percentage points from the past week. Some experts say that under the current situation, people need a strong leader. According to Russian media reports, Putin spent his 70th birthday in a low-key manner at work on the 47th. Many leaders of the country sent him birthday wishes, and others gave him unusual gifts.
Russia's "Opinion" reported on the 8th that regarding the reason why Putin's support rate remains high, Russian political scientist Afgurst said that the current world situation is very complicated, which makes everyone feel worried. Under the current situation, people need a strong leader to rely on him psychologically. And Putin's image is in line with people's needs. She said: "Although the international situation is getting more and more complicated, no one in Russia has to live a tight belt. We are implementing projects for the people, and the restoration of schools and houses is continuing, and some large projects are under construction. These give Russians a sense that the state gives themselves strong protection. In fact, Putin's approval rating and trust have always been high. The Russian mentality is that we need to be united in difficult times. The image of the president is the center of our strength and trust, and we should be united around him. That is why Putin's approval rating has always remained high."
October 7th is Putin's 70th birthday. Russian media said Putin celebrated his birthday in a low-key manner - almost spent it at work. AFP said on the 47th that due to Moscow facing difficulties in Ukraine, Kremlin did not hold Putin's birthday celebration. But on her birthday, Putin received blessings and various gifts from some national leaders. Russian "Prime Minister of Truth" said on the 8th that leaders of various countries who attended the CIS informal summit in St. Petersburg congratulated Putin. Belarusian President Lukashenko stressed that he valued the trust relationship established with Putin very much. He presented Putin with an unusual birthday gift—a tractor. Lukashenko told reporters: "This tractor is the same as what I used in Belarus . It is the best. It is assembled by hand." Lukashenko mentioned that the tractor given to Putin was also equipped with a seeding device. He joked: "We are going to sow bread or something. When it grows, we will give it to Polish President Duda and Prime Minister Molawixki - to Europe so that they don't go hungry." The Tajikistan President Lahmon, who attended the meeting, also brought a gift - the country's melons and watermelons, and the fruits were piled into a huge pyramid on the carpet in the venue yard. Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev awarded Putin the Medal of "Supreme Friendship". Kazakhstan President Tokayev also congratulated Putin and emphasized Putin's contribution to strengthening the Kazakhstan-Russia strategic partnership. At the same time, Putin also received congratulatory messages from some leaders, heads of international organizations, and representatives of society and politics. On that day, the presidents of Putin spoke on the phone to congratulate him on his birthday. During the telephone conversation, they also discussed the development of bilateral relations and urgent international issues.
The United States " New York Times " reported on the 7th that in Russia, many people defended the leader when Putin was 70 years old. The newspaper publicized Putin's 22-year experience as Russian leader, and the Communist Youth League also compared Putin with Peter the Great, , Stalin and Brezhnev . According to reports, 70-year-old Putin seems to be in good health. He once rode shirtlessly in promotional photos, and these photos portray him as a vibrant example. In addition, Western intelligence officials and the Kremlin denied speculation that Putin was sick in July. ▲
The special correspondent of this newspaper in Russia Sui Xin The special correspondent of this newspaper Liu Yupeng Wang Yi
