HSE and EISR survey: positive assessment of the RUSSIA EXPO by visitors continues to grow

The achievements presented at the exposition make one proud of the country - this is the opinion of 98% of participants in a regular survey prepared by the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) and the Expert Institute for Social Research (EISR).

More than 6,500 respondents - visitors to the exposition - took part in the survey.

The researchers concluded that the average assessment of the exposition shows growth. If in the first weeks the share of high ratings - of "8", "9" and "10" - was 85%, then after two months it increased to 90%, and after three months to 91%. The share of guests who highly appreciated the quality of the exposition events was 87% in the first weeks, 89% after two months and 90% after three months.

The educational role of the exposition shows positive dynamics. The absolute majority (96%) believe that they learned something new at the exposition. 94% of visitors said that they learned a lot about the achievements of Russia and its regions, the culture of the peoples of Russia and its regions, traveling around the country. Compared to the first three weeks of the survey, the share of those who gained new knowledge about the historical development of Russia and its regions increased by 9% (to 89%).

At the same time, the majority of respondents agree that the presented achievements inspire faith in the future and confidence in the time ahead (95%). After visiting the exposition, 97% of guests feel themselves a part of a big country.

The exposition contributes to the shaping of positive emotions in people. Among the emotions associated with visiting the exposition, exactly half of the respondents mention joy. 46% mention elation as the main emotion, 39% feel pride for the country or their region.

The main motive is still personal interest - 94%. 9 out of 10 guests are ready to recommend visiting the exposition to other people with a high probability.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the closing of the II Congress of the Russian Movement of Children and Youth "Movement of the First", which was held at the RUSSIA EXPO from January 30 to February 1. Assessing the displays of the RUSSIA EXPO, the head of state noted that everything presented here "was once someone's dream" that became a reality.

"I recall postcards from the beginning of the last century in the Far East, in Vladivostok. There's a picture of a bridge that people dreamed of, they dreamed that it would be there someday. And that was at the very beginning of the last century. Today we have this bridge, we have built it, as well as another one, even bigger than the one people dreamed of, and we have many more achievements that people could not even dream of in their time," Vladimir Putin emphasized.

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. During the entire time of the exposition, guests are welcomed with cultural events, a rich business and educational program. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal departments, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors. The exposition takes place on the territory of VDNH in Moscow.