Society news at HSE University

of Russians expect the country’s economy to experience positive changes in the coming 12 months. At the same time, only 12% of respondents expect their own financial condition to improve.

of homeopathic physicians say that Russians’ trust in this kind of medicine is growing. In addition, just a third of them feel an increase in respect from the professional community. 

of Russians said the right to free medical care was their most important right.

is the decline in annual rates of new Russian-made automobile sales.

of Russian families are prepared to support their children until they finish their undergraduate degree. There were just over 20% of such families five years ago.

of construction companies reduced their headcount in the second quarter of 2014.

of Russians stated that they are willing to overpay for environmentally friendly food products.

of young professionals age 19-24 use connections through friends or relatives when securing employment.