How popular is Putin with young people? (Anybody under the age of 30)

Politics

So, talking with Russians, learning the history that was Russia before Putin took power, Putin remains unopposed by the majority of the population, and he is especially loved by those who grew up in the post-Soviet and Yeltstein years.

But how popular is Putin with younger people? Speaking to Russians, I get mixed answers.

Is there a noticeable divide in Putin's popularity with Gen Z men vs. Gen Z women? Is there a difference in public opinion in the big cities like Moscow or Saint Petersburg compared to smaller cities?

Posted May 1, 2026, 3:51 AM UTC

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