A few days ago, results of social survey conducted by “Integration and Development” NGO was published, according to which, 86 percent of respondents have quite positive attitude towards the decision of RA authorities to join the Customs Union. Yesterday, Paruyr Hayrikyan presented presented the results of the survey conducted by NSDU and “State for Human Rights” NGO regarding the same issue, according to which, only 20 percent of the population supports the membership to the Customs Union.
Aravot.am asked Gevorg Poghosyan, Director of “Armenian Sociological Association”, whether practically it is possible to have such a vibration on the same issue, Mr. Poghosyan replied, “Of course, it is not possible, even if it was not done not in a week, but a month later, the contrast could not be that much. What Hayrikyan conducted was not a social survey, but, perhaps, a survey conducted in the street. It is not representative. The previous poll does not also inspire confidence.” Mr. Poghosyan said that they avoid such surveys and said why, “There is no clear idea among the population about the Customs Union and the Association Agreement. This survey should be conducted among the experts. But, asking this question to the population, we again and over again reveal their attitude to Russia and Europe. And, they are the same for 15 years. Majority of people are oriented towards Russia due to political, economic and cultural ties.” We were interested to know whether these surveys were conducted by an order, Mr. Poghosyan said, “Hayrikyan’s approach to RF is known long ago, and there is no news here.”
Tatev HARUTYUNYAN
