The electoral preferences of citizens and inhabitants of rural area before the elections to the State Duma of convening VII (on Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug example)

Abstract

The paper studies the relationship between the place of residence of voters and their political orientations and values. The paper analyzes the results of empirical research conducted in July-August 2016 in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug. Analysis of the data series of focus groups revealed differences stable political attitudes and preferences of residents of large cities and rural areas. They have been identified the most important factors affecting the motivation of electoral behavior and party preferences of voters of different age groups. Analyzed images of the “ideal candidate” in the countryside and the city. Conclusions about the remaining traditional cultural split between urban and rural areas. Refs 8.