Although the accuracy of this rather large figure cannot be relied upon, Mr. Rotman has expressed confidence in the new polling technologies used. He is certain that the forecast is a reliable indicator of a large turnout.
When broken down, the results show that just 8.1 percent of those asked have no plans to vote, a further 19 percent of respondents are undecided. David Rotman has also commented on the level of trust revealed between the party in power and the opposition. In the range from -1 to +1, the level of trust in the party in power is nearly 0.5, while for those in opposition it is -0.5, showing, in political terms, a significant difference in favour of the ruling party at this stage.
According to the sociologists, an increase of trust in the existing party in power can be explained by a variety of factors, including the events in Ukraine. When asked about the possibility of a change in power to solve some of the nation’s problems, 2.3 percent of respondents support change by means of elections, 0.3 percent by means of strikes, 0 percent through the use of military force. This is a clear indicator that there is no will amongst the people for any violent protest.
“We do not even need to consider the possibility of a colour revolution here,” David Rotman emphasised. “Despite our difficulties, the people of Belarus retain a high degree of optimism towards the future.”
By Uliana Bushueva