Perov E.V.

Purpose. Research of a subjective image and formation of aggregated evaluating indices of state bodies of power activity by the population of Russia. Methods. Research is based on the results of sociological polls of population. Results and practical importance. The author identified the dynamics of assessment of the state power weakness, conflicts in the national government (among various branches of power), trust to the President and Government of Russia by its citizens. Scientific novelty. The author determined the evaluating indices of state bodies of power activity by the population and formed an aggregated index of positivity of the population’s assessment of state power as a whole. These indices can be used as a tool for measuring effectiveness of activity of state power bodies and their managerial decisions.

Purpose. Examination of dynamics of assessment of the political situation by population in Russia and formation of a system of indicators reflecting the subjective assessment of the political situation in the country. Methods. The study is based on the results of sociological surveys of the population. Results and practical significance. The article describes dynamics of assessment by population in 1993-2012 of the urgency of the political situation in the country, mass protesting, political optimism compared to the assessment of economic optimism. It reflects the political situation in the country through the prism of popular mentality. Scientific novelty. The article provides ratio of population assessment of the urgency of the political situation in the country, chances of mass protest, political optimism (pessimism). Aggregate assessment of the political situation in the country allows monitoring the dynamics of the political tension urgency in the society. These indicators are designed to assess the response of the population to political decisions.