While Olympic Games Soar, Russia's Reputation Sinks
by Rachel on Feb 16, 2014 | Views: 101 | Score: 1
| % viewing Russia unfavorably | % viewing Russia favorably | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 44 | 49 |
| 1998 | 36 | 56 |
| 1999 | 59 | 33 |
| 2000 | 40 | 51 |
| 2002 | 27 | 66 |
| 2003 | 52 | 41 |
| 2005 | 33 | 61 |
| 2006 | 35 | 58 |
| 2009 | 53 | 40 |
| 2012 | 44 | 50 |
| 2014 | 60 | 34 |
Sources:
gallup.com
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A majority of Americans - 60% - now view Russia unfavorably. This is at its highest since 1999 when "Russia's bombing of the former Soviet republic of Chechnya, along with its opposition to the NATO war in Kosovo, likely soured American opinion toward Russia."