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Currently the indicator is the lowest since 2011 year.
In Russia, public mood is deteriorating rapidly. Last month the so-called "happiness index" of Russians fell by nine points to the lowest reading since 2011 year.
This was reported on Telegram by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
At the same time, the share of respondents who say they are certainly unhappy rose to 9%. The SBU notes that this is also the highest figure recorded during these measurements. The mood of Russians is influenced by the overall situation in the country, Kremlin internal policy, the war against Ukraine, and problems at the local level.
A telling example is the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Its head, Irina Geht, told Vladimir Putin during a meeting with pride that every tenth resident of the region has gone to fight against Ukraine. According to her, this allegedly indicates a high level of patriotism among the population.
At the same time, the Nenets region faces serious socio-economic problems. In the ranking of quality of life in Russian regions, it took 73-th place in 2025 year, and the year before it was 77-th. In addition, the region faces high mortality among men from external causes, including alcohol poisoning, injuries from conflicts, and careless handling of fire. Other problems of the district include a shortage of jobs.
What are the latest trends in Russia recorded by the SBU?
Problems arise in medical education in Russia. At the beginning of August, leading Russian medical universities could not fill part of their budget-funded spots. One of the reasons is said to be conditions of study funded by the state. Graduates must serve according to the distribution for at least five years. Against the backdrop of Russia's militarization and the involvement of the medical system in supporting the war effort, this prospect may deter young people from the profession.
There is also renewed discussion in Russia about introducing a six-day work week, round-the-clock operation of enterprises, and three-shift work.
The share of workers in Russia who are not included in the staff headcount of organizations, in January–May 2026 year, reached 41%. The gap between the total number of employed people and officially registered workers amounts to more than 30 million people.
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