Some say that Russia's future lies with the countries of Western Europe. Others think it lies with countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Which is closer to your view?to be honest I know little about Russia but I am sure of one thing which is : I love ghada !! I'm sorry to seep into your site but my wonderful Ghada make me crazy day after day .. By Rest in Peace;)

Russia; CIS; Commonwealth of Independent States; future; Europe; Western Europe; Russians

What do you think about this country having closer ties with each of the former republics of the Soviet Union?

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Armenia, Kirghizia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Turkmenistan

Do you have any close relatives or friends living in: (More than one answer possible)

CIS, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ex-Communist Bloc, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Western Europe

If Russians in the near abroad were under threat from the government there, the Russian government could respond in different ways. Which of the following actions would you support? (Defintely/somewhat approve...definitely disapprove)

negotiate, resettle, russian nationality, economic pressure, military action

Do you ever think of yourself as European?

What would your attitude be if the Baltic countries joined NATO? Would such an alliance present any threat to the security of this country?

In the next few years, many of Russia’s neighbours, such as Poland and the Baltic states, are likely to join the European Union. What effect do you think this will have on:

buy european goods, work, economy, military strength