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The results of a September poll of over 2,000 adults received by Interfax on Tuesday from the Yury Levada center indicate that 76% of Russians agree that "life is difficult but bearable" and that "things are not that bad." However, 19% say they can no longer tolerate their "miserable state." The Levada center says that the number of those satisfied has grown seven percentage points in two years and the number of those disappointed has fallen by five points. As for family living standards 56% say they are average and 9% good or very good and 33% bad compared to 36% two years ago. Asked about their state of mind 55% called it normal and 8% excellent. Meanwhile 34% said they felt tension and fear, however, this is seven points less than in September 2004. In two years the number of supporters of the continuation of market-oriented reforms has grown 6% to 40%. At the same time 20% suggest stopping them and 40% don't know which is better. The number of Russians regarding the economic situation in Russia as poor declined from 46% to 35%.
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