Inna Petrova
The residents of Smolensk are very worried about their relatives in Ukraine. But they do not want to take up arms; instead, they dream of hiding under the wing of Belarusian Father.
The explosive situation in the independent state continues to shake the world. How do the residents of Smolensk feel about all this turmoil? A thematic survey of visitors to our website www.gorodnews.ru showed quite unexpected results… Many residents of Smolensk see salvation from their own fears in being embraced under the wing of Mr. Lukashenko’s “empire.” After all, Smolensk was once a Belarusian city…
Your attitude towards the events in Ukraine:
I am very worried: I have relatives and friends in Ukraine – 34.5%
It’s time for Smolensk to return under the wing of Belarusian Father; it’s calmer with him – 22%
There’s no need to panic – our president will sort everything out – 16%
We are on the brink of a third world war. It’s time to dry bread and buy matches – 14.5%
I don’t care; let them solve their problems themselves. As long as they don’t touch us – 11%
I’m eager to fight: where can I sign up as a volunteer? – 2%
Source: City. Free weekly newspaper. No. 11 (356), March 17, 2014.