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49% of Russians expect 2002 to be better than 2001
MOSCOW. Jan 15 (Interfax) - In summing up the results of 2001, 49% of the Russians polled reported a decent financial situation, but said they have to work hard to achieve it.
A slightly lower percentage of Russians (42%) said they are dissatisfied with their financial wellbeing because they spend all of their money on food.
The percentage of those who are "financially comfortable" (6%) is three times as high as that of those who "live in poverty and don't have evough money for food" (2%).
This information was provided to Interfax by the research group monitoring.ru on Tuesday. It was obtained by polling 1,600 Russians from throughout Russia.
In response to the question, "What do you expect for yourself in the new year [2002]?" half of the respondents said they hope that their financial situation will improve this year.
Twelve percent of the respondents are hoping to get a different job, and 8% are expecting a promotion, which is perhaps connected with the prospects of higher wages.
Four percent of Russians are afraid that their financial situation will worsen in 2002.
However, a large percentage of those polled (23%) said they do not expect anything from the new year.
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