Pride is the main emotion: Famous sociologists about the RUSSIA EXPO
Pride is
the dominant emotion felt by visitors to the International RUSSIA EXPO.
Moreover, the vast majority of people not only have a positive opinion of the
exposition, but are also ready to visit it again. These are the data of surveys
discussed by experts at the round table of the Expert Institute for Social
Research (EISR).
"86%
of those who visited the Exposition these days say that it met and even
exceeded expectations. 97% evaluate the exposition positively, 97% would
recommend visiting the RUSSIA EXPO and 79% plan to visit it again", - said
Victor Poturemsky.
Survey
participants believe that the exposition is dedicated to Russia's achievements,
its history and future. In addition to pride, RUSSIA EXPO arouses interest,
pleasure, joy and curiosity among visitors: that is, positive, bright emotions
prevail. The main reasons for pride include the country, the president,
achievements, development despite the difficult situation in the world.
"The
fact that for the first time in the XXI century we see the opportunity for
everyone to get in touch with the achievements at the level of all regions, a
number of state corporations and large organizations is extremely important.
The feeling of belonging to them is a reason for pride", - Alexander Asafov
believes.
The survey
itself was conducted by the Institute of Social Marketing on November 4-7 at
the RUSSIA EXPO. 820 respondents were interviewed.
People
singled out major projects as objects of pride. These include, for example, the
construction of the Crimean Bridge.
"Here
you can delve into the history of the fact that BAM will be 50 years old next
year, but BAM 2 and BAM 3 projects are being implemented now. There are
achievements in the nuclear industry - a whole pavilion", - said Daria
Kislitsyna.
The pride of the people is formed, among other things, by the normalization of life in new regions, successes in science, culture, defense industry - they are also demonstrated at the exposition. Ultimately, they are in one way or another connected with the decisions and instructions of the head of state Vladimir Putin.
"Undoubtedly,
the Exposition is about our joint achievements. Everyone has made their own
contribution; everyone has empathized with what is happening. Regardless of the size of the contribution, it
is all common. All these things, the object of our pride, the achievements of
people, regions, country are in one way or another connected with the name of
Vladimir Putin - with the issues of his support, decisions", - said the
director of the Institute.
It should be reminded that the RUSSIA EXPO is open from Tuesday through Sunday, Monday is a technical day. The best time to visit is in the mornings and on weekdays, but the exposition is open to everyone on weekends as well. All expositions and events are free of charge.
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