The vast majority of Russians believe "order"...

Fully 72% of respondents preferred order to democracy, which was backed by just 16%. The figures have changed only slightly in 10 years - a poll in 2000 put support for order at 75% and for democracy at 11%.

For 41% of Russians "order" means political and economic stability, social guaranties for poor (29%) and halting the fight between powers (27%), as well as the rule of law and the opportunity for everybody to exercise their rights.

Support for order is strongest among Communists (88%) and older citizens (78 %), as well as people with low incomes and education.

On the other hand, the idea of democracy is mostly supported by younger people (23%) and those with higher levels of education (21%) and income (24%).

Russians define democracy as freedom of speech, press and religion (44%), economic prosperity (28%) and the rule of law (21%).

The poll also showed the idea of democracy has changed in recent years. The proportion of people who define democracy

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