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What do Russians believe? Test your knowledge of the country's popular perceptions

Foreigners are often accused of knowing very little about the Russian people. English speakers expect the whole world to know lines from William Shakespeare's plays, but it's only an educated Westerner who can recite something written by Alexander Pushkin. In the United States, the election of Donald Trump — allegedly with help from Russian intelligence workers — has led to an explosion of American interest in Russia, but the average person's actual knowledge about Russians remains pitifully low. In this quiz, we set aside the hifalutin questions about great literature and intellectual legacy, and get down to brass tacks: What do Russians think about today's pressing issues? Using the latest sociological surveys conducted by the independent Levada Center, Meduza tests how well you know Russians' social perceptions. Give it your best shot.

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