Almost 80% of Russians consider charity to be the business of everyone

77% of Russians in 2026 believe that charity should be the business of each person to the best of his ability. Over 20 years, the share of adherents to this position grew by 21 percentage points: in 2006 it was 56%. This is stated in the study of the Analytical Center VTSIOM. The survey was conducted in September among 1,600 Russian adults across the country.

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Published Sep 18, 2026

Almost 80% of Russians consider charity to be the business of everyone

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