MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. More than 60% of participants in a survey conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) feel a sense of national unity, according to the results of the survey published on the center’s website.

“The percentage of Russians who have a sense of national unity has almost tripled in the past 12 years (23% in 2012 versus 61% in 2024). As a result, the percentage of those who doubt the unity of our nation has decreased (56% in 2012 compared to 31% in 2024),” the center’s statement said.

Meanwhile, Russians have come to realize the importance of cultural (65%), regional (64%) and generational (67%) differences.

Regarding the Day of National Unity of Russia, celebrated on November 4, 38% of the survey participants consider it a symbol of unity among all the peoples of the multinational country. Some consider it a replacement for November 7 (4%), consider it a nice holiday (3%) or as the day of liberation from the Polish invaders (3%).

The survey was conducted on October 27, with 1,600 respondents aged 18 and over participating.