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February 2021 Detailed Methodology • The survey was conducted on behalf of “International Republican Institute’s” Center for Insights in Survey Research by Breavis (represented by IPSC LLC). • Data was collected throughout Armenia between 8 and February 16, 2021, through phone interviews, with respondents selected by random digit dialing (RDD) probability of mobile phone numbers. • The consisted of 1,510 permanent residents of Armenia aged 18 and older. It is representative of the population with access to a mobile phone, which excludes approximately 1.2 percent of adults. • : Statistical Committee of the of Armenia. Weighting: Data weighted for 11 regional groups, age, gender and community type. • The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.5 points for the full sample. • The response rate was 26 percent which is similar to the surveys conducted in August- 2020. • Charts and graphs may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding. • The survey was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

2 Weighted (Disaggregated) Bases

Disaggregate Disaggregation Category Base Share

18-35 years old n=563 37% Age groups 36-55 years old n=505 34% 56+ years old n=442 29% Male n=689 46% Gender Female n=821 54% n=559 37% Community type Urban n=413 27% Rural n=538 36% Primary or secondary n=537 36% Education Vocational n=307 20% Higher n=665 44% Single n=293 19% Marital status Married n=1,059 70% Widowed or divorced n=155 10% Up to AMD 130,000 n=641 43% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 n=454 30% Monthly household income AMD 260,000 + n=332 22% Don’t know/Refused to answer n=83 5% Armenian Apostolic Church n=1,310 87% Other n=200 13%

3 Weighted (Disaggregated) Bases

Disaggregate Disaggregation Category Base Share

Employed n=573 38% Self-employed n=199 13% Homemaker n=190 13% Employment status Retired n=171 11% Unemployed, looking for job n=235 16% Other, Don’t know/Refused to answer n=143 9% Favorable view of the PM’s Office* n=830 55% View of Prime Minister’s Office Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office* n=640 42% Armenia is heading in the right direction** n=463 31% Perception of the direction the country is heading Armenia is heading in the wrong direction** n=684 45% Don’t know/Refused to answer** n=363 24% Those who don’t trust any n=506 34% Those who named at least one TV channel among their top 3 most trustworthy media n=695 46% Media Trust*** outlets Those who named at least one outlet among their top 3 most trustworthy n=164 11% media outlets

* Favorable view are considered those who answered “very favorable” or “somewhat favorable” in Q4.3, Unfavorable view are considered those who answered “very unfavorable” or “somewhat unfavorable” in Q4.3 **The respondents who gave respective responses ***The question read as follows: Q36. Which specific media outlets, such a specific TV channel, radio station, newspaper, website, social media network, etc. do you consider most trustworthy for political information? 4 Public Attitudes and Institutions Generally speaking, do you think that Armenia is heading in the right direction or wrong direction?

24% 31%

Right direction

Wrong direction

Don't know/Refused to answer

45%

6 Generally speaking, do you think that Armenia is heading in the right direction or wrong direction?

Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 31% 45% 24%

Male 32% 44% 24% Female 30% 46% 24%

18-35 years old 31% 47% 22% 36-55 years old 31% 42% 27% 56+ years old 29% 48% 23%

Yerevan 23% 53% 23% Urban 29% 46% 24% Rural 40% 36% 24%

Primary or secondary 34% 44% 23% Vocational 36% 37% 27% Higher 26% 50% 24%

Up to AMD 130,000 32% 46% 22% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 30% 43% 28% AMD 260,000 + 30% 48% 22%

Don't trust any media 22% 50% 28% Trust at least 1 TV station 36% 43% 21% Trust at least 1 social media platform 34% 41% 25% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

7 How would you evaluate the prevailing mood of the Armenian population?

3%

24% 24% Belief that the future will definitely be better Hope that the future will be somewhat better Insecurity, worry, fear for the future

Total disappointment, disbelief in any improvement Don't know/Refused to answer 25% 25%

8 How would you evaluate the prevailing mood of the Armenian population?

Belief that the future will definitely be better Hope that the future will be somewhat better Insecurity, worry, fear for the future Total disappointment, disbelief in any improvement Don't know/Refused to answer Total 24% 25% 25% 24% 3%

Male 26% 25% 18% 27% 3% Female 22% 24% 30% 21% 2%

18-35 years old 18% 26% 31% 23% 2% 36-55 years old 26% 23% 24% 23% 4% 56+ years old 29% 24% 17% 26% 3%

Yerevan 21% 23% 26% 28% 2% Urban 25% 27% 25% 21% 2% Rural 27% 25% 23% 22% 3%

Primary or secondary 24% 26% 23% 24% 4% Vocational 30% 26% 18% 22% 3% Higher 21% 23% 30% 25% 2%

Single 17% 22% 33% 27% 2% Married 26% 26% 22% 23% 3% Widowed, divorced 23% 20% 26% 26% 5%

Armenia heading in the right direction 46% 34% 11% 6% 4% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 9% 16% 34% 40% 1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

9 Do you see a future for your family in Armenia over the next 1-4 years?

1% 15%

11% Definitely no Probably no

51% Probably yes Definitely yes

Don't know/Refused to answer

22%

10 Do you see a future for your family in Armenia over the next 1-4 years?

Definitely no Probably no Probably yes Definitely yes Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 15% 11% 22% 51% 1%

Male 16% 11% 18% 54% 1% Female 14% 11% 26% 48% 1%

18-35 years old 12% 13% 28% 46% 1% 36-55 years old 18% 10% 21% 49% 1% 56+ years old 15% 8% 17% 58% 2%

Yerevan 16% 12% 23% 48% 2% Urban 16% 12% 21% 50% 2% Rural 13% 8% 24% 54% <1%

Employed 13% 11% 25% 50% 1% Self-employed 21% 10% 18% 52% 1% Homemaker 13% 10% 23% 54% 1% Retired 12% 13% 16% 57% 2% Unemployed, looking for job 19% 12% 24% 43% 2%

Armenia heading in the right direction 2%3% 19% 75% 1% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 25% 17% 23% 33% 1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

11 Do you see a future for your family in Armenia over the next 5-10 years?

9% 14%

11%

Definitely no

Probably no

Probably yes

Definitely yes

23% Don't know/Refused to answer 43%

12 Do you see a future for your family in Armenia over the next 5-10 years?

Definitely no Probably no Probably yes Definitely yes Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 9% 11% 23% 43% 14%

Male 10% 10% 19% 47% 14% Female 7% 12% 27% 39% 14%

18-35 years old 7% 14% 29% 39% 11% 36-55 years old 10% 13% 21% 42% 15% 56+ years old 10% 6% 19% 49% 17%

Yerevan 10% 11% 24% 38% 15% Urban 10% 12% 22% 42% 13% Rural 6% 10% 23% 47% 14%

Primary or secondary 10% 13% 20% 43% 15% Vocational 8% 8% 22% 46% 15% Higher 9% 11% 26% 41% 13%

Single 8% 11% 30% 41% 9% Married 8% 11% 22% 43% 15% Widowed, divorced 13% 15% 18% 39% 15%

Armenia heading in the right direction 2% 4% 21% 63% 10% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 16% 16% 24% 28% 16% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

13 Please tell me your opinion about the work of each of these institutions

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don’t know about this institution Don't know/Refused to answer Army 50% 23% 11% 12% <1%4%

Police 26% 37% 19% 15% <1% 2%

Human Rights Defender’s Office 30% 30% 16% 16% 3% 5%

Local authorities 19% 37% 22% 19% 1% 2%

Prime Minister’s Office 29% 25% 15% 28% <1% 2%

Armenian Apostolic Church 30% 22% 15% 29% <1% 4%

Central Electoral Commission 14% 29% 20% 24% 5% 9%

Cabinet of Ministers 9% 33% 27% 26% 1% 4%

Corruption Prevention Commission 14% 28% 20% 28% 6% 4%

President’s Office 10% 23% 20% 40% 1%5%

National Assembly 7% 25% 22% 42% 1% 2%

Prosecutor’s Office 9% 23% 22% 31% 5% 10%

Courts 7% 24% 22% 35% 3% 9%

Constitutional Court 7% 22% 24% 31% 5% 11%

Political parties 4% 14% 22% 51% 1% 7%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

14 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 7% 25% 22% 42% 3%

Male 8% 23% 22% 43% 3% Female 6% 28% 23% 42% 2%

18-35 years old 6% 23% 25% 43% 3% 36-55 years old 8% 26% 20% 42% 4% 56+ years old 7% 29% 21% 42% 2%

Yerevan 5% 21% 20% 51% 3% Urban 8% 26% 22% 42% 2% Rural 8% 29% 25% 34% 3%

Primary or secondary 9% 27% 23% 38% 4% Vocational 7% 31% 19% 39% 4% Higher 5% 22% 24% 48% 2%

Employed 7% 23% 23% 44% 3% Self-employed 10% 21% 23% 41% 6% Homemaker 5% 32% 26% 35% 3% Retired 9% 35% 14% 41% 1% Unemployed, looking for job 6% 26% 20% 46% 1%

Armenia heading in the right direction 16% 44% 19% 17% 4% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 2% 13% 19% 64% 1%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 12% 40% 22% 23% 3% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 1% 7% 23% 69% 1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 15 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the President’s Office

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 10% 23% 20% 40% 6%

Male 10% 25% 19% 39% 7% Female 11% 22% 22% 41% 5%

18-35 years old 13% 27% 19% 35% 6% 36-55 years old 11% 22% 22% 39% 7% 56+ years old 7% 20% 20% 48% 5%

Yerevan 6% 20% 21% 47% 6% Urban 11% 25% 21% 37% 6% Rural 14% 25% 20% 35% 6%

Primary or secondary 17% 25% 18% 34% 7% Vocational 12% 25% 22% 35% 6% Higher 5% 21% 21% 47% 6%

Up to AMD 130,000 14% 24% 19% 36% 6% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 9% 22% 22% 40% 8% AMD 260,000 + 5% 23% 22% 46% 3%

Armenia heading in the right direction 18% 30% 18% 30% 4% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 7% 16% 21% 50% 6%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 16% 31% 20% 27% 6% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 4% 12% 21% 58% 4% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 16 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Prime Minister’s Office

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 29% 26% 15% 28% 3%

Male 30% 25% 14% 29% 3% Female 29% 26% 16% 27% 2%

18-35 years old 29% 27% 17% 25% 2% 36-55 years old 30% 26% 14% 27% 3% 56+ years old 30% 23% 13% 31% 2%

Yerevan 17% 24% 16% 40% 3% Urban 31% 29% 13% 25% 2% Rural 41% 25% 15% 16% 3%

Primary or secondary 39% 22% 13% 22% 4% Vocational 38% 33% 11% 17% 1% Higher 18% 25% 18% 37% 2%

Up to AMD 130,000 35% 24% 12% 26% 3% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 29% 28% 17% 24% 2% AMD 260,000 + 22% 24% 18% 34% 2%

Armenia heading in the right direction 61% 31% 5% 3% <1% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 12% 14% 19% 53% 2% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 17 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Cabinet of Ministers

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 9% 33% 27% 26% 6%

Male 11% 30% 26% 28% 5% Female 7% 36% 27% 24% 6%

18-35 years old 11% 35% 28% 20% 6% 36-55 years old 8% 34% 25% 26% 7% 56+ years old 6% 30% 26% 34% 4%

Yerevan 5% 27% 29% 34% 6% Urban 10% 35% 27% 25% 3% Rural 11% 38% 24% 18% 8%

Primary or secondary 13% 34% 24% 22% 6% Vocational 7% 42% 25% 18% 8% Higher 6% 29% 29% 32% 4%

Up to AMD 130,000 10% 33% 26% 25% 6% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 9% 37% 26% 23% 6% AMD 260,000 + 6% 31% 30% 29% 5%

Armenia heading in the right direction 18% 50% 20% 5% 6% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 4% 17% 30% 45% 4%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 14% 48% 22% 9% 7% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 3% 14% 33% 48% 3% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 18 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the local authorities

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 19% 37% 22% 19% 4%

Male 21% 34% 22% 20% 3% Female 18% 40% 21% 18% 4%

18-35 years old 20% 39% 23% 14% 4% 36-55 years old 19% 35% 24% 19% 3% 56+ years old 17% 36% 18% 25% 4%

Yerevan 12% 35% 24% 25% 4% Urban 22% 36% 22% 18% 2% Rural 24% 40% 19% 13% 4%

Primary or secondary 24% 35% 19% 16% 5% Vocational 21% 43% 20% 12% 3% Higher 14% 35% 24% 24% 2%

Up to AMD 130,000 24% 36% 18% 19% 4% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 17% 39% 23% 17% 5% AMD 260,000 + 14% 37% 27% 20% 2%

Armenia heading in the right direction 26% 46% 17% 10% 2% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 14% 30% 25% 29% 2%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 24% 45% 18% 10% 3% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 13% 26% 28% 32% 2% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 19 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the political parties

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 4% 15% 22% 51% 9%

Male 6% 14% 21% 51% 8% Female 3% 15% 23% 50% 9%

18-35 years old 4% 15% 26% 46% 8% 36-55 years old 4% 13% 21% 52% 10% 56+ years old 4% 15% 18% 55% 8%

Yerevan 4% 11% 20% 57% 8% Urban 4% 16% 21% 52% 7% Rural 5% 17% 25% 43% 10%

Primary or secondary 6% 18% 21% 46% 9% Vocational 4% 17% 20% 48% 11% Higher 2% 10% 24% 56% 7%

Up to AMD 130,000 6% 17% 23% 45% 10% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 3% 15% 20% 54% 8% AMD 260,000 + 3% 11% 24% 57% 5%

Armenia heading in the right direction 8% 19% 25% 39% 9% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 2% 12% 20% 59% 6%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 6% 18% 22% 45% 9% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 2% 10% 22% 59% 6% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 20 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Prosecutor’s Office

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don’t know about this institution Don't know/Refused to answer Total 9% 23% 22% 31% 5% 10%

Male 10% 23% 20% 31% 4% 12% Female 7% 24% 23% 31% 5% 9%

18-35 years old 12% 32% 23% 19% 4% 11% 36-55 years old 7% 24% 23% 31% 5% 10% 56+ years old 7% 12% 20% 46% 5% 10%

Yerevan 5% 17% 23% 41% 4% 9% Urban 9% 24% 23% 29% 5% 11% Rural 12% 29% 20% 22% 4% 11%

Primary or secondary 14% 26% 18% 23% 5% 14% Vocational 5% 25% 26% 29% 7% 9% Higher 6% 20% 24% 38% 4% 8%

Up to AMD 130,000 12% 23% 21% 28% 5% 10% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 8% 23% 24% 30% 5% 10% AMD 260,000 + 5% 24% 23% 36% 3% 8%

Armenia heading in the right direction 14% 30% 21% 20% 5% 10% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 6% 18% 25% 41% 3% 7%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 13% 30% 20% 20% 6% 11% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 3% 15% 25% 45% 3% 9% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

21 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Courts

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 7% 24% 22% 35% 12%

Male 8% 24% 19% 36% 15% Female 7% 25% 24% 35% 9%

18-35 years old 10% 30% 24% 26% 10% 36-55 years old 6% 21% 23% 36% 14% 56+ years old 5% 20% 18% 45% 11%

Yerevan 3% 19% 23% 44% 10% Urban 8% 25% 22% 35% 10% Rural 10% 29% 20% 26% 14%

Primary or secondary 10% 28% 18% 29% 14% Vocational 7% 19% 22% 37% 15% Higher 5% 24% 24% 40% 8%

Up to AMD 130,000 9% 27% 21% 31% 12% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 7% 23% 21% 37% 12% AMD 260,000 + 5% 23% 22% 40% 10%

Armenia heading in the right direction 10% 28% 19% 34% 9% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 6% 23% 24% 38% 9%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 9% 28% 18% 31% 13% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 4% 20% 26% 41% 8% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 22 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Constitutional Court

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don’t know about this institution Don't know/Refused to answer Total 7% 22% 24% 31% 5% 11%

Male 8% 21% 20% 34% 6% 12% Female 7% 23% 27% 28% 4% 11%

18-35 years old 12% 26% 26% 23% 4% 10% 36-55 years old 5% 20% 23% 32% 5% 14% 56+ years old 4% 20% 23% 39% 6% 10%

Yerevan 5% 17% 25% 39% 5% 9% Urban 7% 25% 25% 28% 4% 11% Rural 10% 26% 22% 23% 6% 13%

Primary or secondary 12% 23% 22% 27% 4% 12% Vocational 7% 24% 24% 26% 6% 12% Higher 4% 21% 25% 36% 5% 10%

Up to AMD 130,000 10% 25% 20% 29% 6% 10% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 5% 20% 28% 30% 5% 12% AMD 260,000 + 5% 19% 28% 35% 4% 9%

Armenia heading in the right direction 11% 30% 21% 23% 6% 10% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 5% 19% 27% 37% 4% 9%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 11% 27% 22% 23% 6% 11% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 3% 16% 28% 41% 3% 9% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

23 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Human Rights Defender’s Office

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 30% 30% 16% 16% 8%

Male 32% 27% 16% 17% 9% Female 29% 33% 17% 14% 7%

18-35 years old 27% 34% 16% 15% 8% 36-55 years old 29% 31% 17% 15% 8% 56+ years old 35% 25% 16% 16% 7%

Yerevan 32% 28% 16% 16% 9% Urban 28% 31% 17% 18% 6% Rural 30% 31% 17% 13% 9%

Primary or secondary 28% 30% 14% 17% 11% Vocational 28% 30% 19% 15% 8% Higher 32% 31% 17% 14% 6%

Armenia heading in the right direction 28% 34% 17% 12% 8% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 32% 27% 15% 19% 6%

Don't trust any media 22% 28% 17% 22% 11% Trust at least 1 TV station 36% 32% 14% 12% 6% Trust at least 1 social media 28% 32% 19% 14% 7%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 28% 34% 16% 13% 9% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 32% 27% 17% 19% 5% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 24 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Central Electoral Commission

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don’t know about this institution Don't know/Refused to answer Total 14% 29% 20% 24% 5% 9%

Male 15% 27% 17% 25% 6% 10% Female 12% 30% 22% 23% 5% 8%

18-35 years old 15% 32% 23% 17% 6% 7% 36-55 years old 11% 31% 17% 25% 5% 11% 56+ years old 15% 21% 18% 33% 5% 8%

Yerevan 11% 25% 19% 30% 6% 9% Urban 13% 30% 20% 23% 5% 9% Rural 16% 31% 20% 18% 6% 9%

Primary or secondary 16% 29% 18% 20% 7% 10% Vocational 14% 32% 18% 19% 8% 8% Higher 11% 27% 22% 29% 3% 8%

Up to AMD 130,000 15% 29% 19% 24% 5% 8% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 14% 30% 18% 21% 7% 9% AMD 260,000 + 11% 28% 22% 27% 4% 9%

Armenia heading in the right direction 21% 36% 18% 11% 5% 9% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 10% 22% 22% 36% 5% 6%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 19% 37% 18% 12% 6% 8% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 6% 20% 22% 40% 4% 8% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

25 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Corruption Prevention Commission

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don’t know about this institution Don't know/Refused to answer Total 14% 28% 20% 28% 6% 4%

Male 13% 25% 21% 29% 7% 4% Female 14% 30% 19% 27% 6% 4%

18-35 years old 17% 31% 20% 24% 5%3% 36-55 years old 12% 27% 21% 27% 7% 5% 56+ years old 10% 25% 19% 34% 7% 4%

Yerevan 10% 21% 23% 35% 8% 4% Urban 14% 29% 20% 28% 6% 3% Rural 17% 35% 18% 21% 5% 4%

Primary or secondary 20% 29% 19% 22% 5% 4% Vocational 13% 32% 19% 22% 8% 5% Higher 8% 26% 21% 35% 6% 3%

Up to AMD 130,000 17% 28% 18% 27% 5% 4% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 13% 31% 21% 24% 8% 4% AMD 260,000 + 9% 26% 24% 33% 6% 3%

Armenia heading in the right direction 21% 44% 16% 10% 7% 3% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 9% 18% 21% 44% 5%3%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 19% 39% 17% 14% 7% 3% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 6% 15% 23% 46% 6% 3% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

26 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 26% 37% 19% 15% 3%

Male 26% 35% 19% 18% 3% Female 27% 39% 19% 12% 3%

18-35 years old 29% 39% 18% 12% 3% 36-55 years old 26% 38% 20% 13% 3% 56+ years old 23% 35% 20% 19% 3%

Yerevan 18% 34% 24% 22% 3% Urban 27% 40% 19% 12% 2% Rural 34% 39% 14% 9% 4%

Primary or secondary 32% 36% 15% 14% 3% Vocational 29% 44% 14% 11% 3% Higher 20% 35% 25% 17% 2%

Up to AMD 130,000 32% 36% 16% 12% 4% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 26% 39% 20% 13% 2% AMD 260,000 + 17% 39% 23% 19% 2%

Armenia heading in the right direction 40% 43% 11% 4%2% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 16% 32% 26% 24% 3%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 37% 43% 13% 5% 2% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 13% 31% 27% 27% 3% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 27 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Army

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 50% 23% 11% 12% 4%

Male 51% 23% 10% 12% 4% Female 49% 24% 12% 12% 4%

18-35 years old 57% 20% 12% 8% 3% 36-55 years old 47% 24% 10% 14% 5% 56+ years old 43% 27% 12% 14% 4%

Yerevan 39% 23% 14% 18% 6% Urban 55% 24% 9% 10% 2% Rural 57% 23% 9% 7% 3%

Primary or secondary 59% 19% 9% 9% 3% Vocational 48% 32% 7% 10% 3% Higher 43% 23% 14% 14% 5%

Up to AMD 130,000 53% 22% 9% 13% 2% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 51% 25% 9% 10% 4% AMD 260,000 + 42% 24% 19% 10% 6%

Armenia heading in the right direction 62% 26% 8% 3%2% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 41% 21% 14% 20% 4%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 58% 26% 8% 6% 3% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 39% 21% 16% 20% 4% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 28 Please tell me your opinion about the work of the Armenian Apostolic Church

Very favorable Somewhat favorable Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Don't know/Refused to answer*

Total 30% 22% 15% 29% 5%

Male 31% 20% 15% 27% 6% Female 28% 23% 15% 30% 3%

18-35 years old 38% 21% 15% 22% 4% 36-55 years old 28% 21% 18% 29% 4% 56+ years old 22% 23% 13% 38% 5%

Yerevan 28% 20% 16% 31% 5% Urban 31% 25% 14% 25% 5% Rural 31% 20% 15% 30% 4%

Up to AMD 130,000 33% 22% 13% 27% 4% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 30% 20% 16% 28% 6% AMD 260,000 + 23% 20% 19% 34% 4%

Armenian Apostolic Church 32% 22% 15% 28% 4% Other 18% 21% 17% 36% 9%

Armenia heading in the right direction 26% 17% 17% 37% 4% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 32% 25% 15% 24% 4%

Satisfied with PM office 28% 20% 15% 33% 4% Dissatisfied with PM office 32% 24% 16% 24% 5% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *Including those who answered “Don’t know about this institution” 29 What is the most important problem your household is facing today? And what is the second most important problem? (spontaneous responses)

Economy—unemployment 28% 7% Housing 8% 3% Wages 6% 4% Economy—cost of living, high prices 3% 3% Healthcare 3% 3% Economy—access to loans 3% 2% Impact of war on families 3% 1% 2% 2% First response Health problems 1%2% Second response Economy—other, general 2%1% Education 2% 1% Physical security/ attack 2% 1% Poverty 1% 1% Social services, benefits 1% 1% Other* 8% 5% No problem 24% Don't know/Refused to answer 4% 6%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

*Mentions of less than 1% combined into Other 30 What is the most important problem our country is facing today? And what is the second most important problem? (spontaneous responses)

Economy—unemployment 11% 10% Political instability 12% 7% The need for military reform 8% 4% Nagorno- conflict 9% 3% Bad work of the Armenian Government 6% 4% Return of captives and missing persons 6% 3% Physical security, military attack 6% 3% Economy—cost of living, high prices 2% 6% Territorial/Border issues 5% 2% First response Economy—other, general 2% 5% Second response National security of Armenia 3% 2% Education 2% 3% There is no unity and solidarity of the society 3% 1% Impact of war on families 2% 1% Migration 2% 2% Wages 1% 2% Poverty 2% 1% Corruption 1% 1% Other* 9% 12% No problem 1% Don't know/Refused to answer 5% 11% 0% 10% 20% 30%

*Mentions of less than 1% combined into Other 31 What is the most important problem our country is facing today? And what is the second most important problem? (2 spontaneous responses)

18% Economy—unemployment 24% 23% 17% Political instability 20% 19% 12% The need for military reform 12% 15% 11% Yerevan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 14% Urban 11% Rural 15% Bad work of the RA Government 8% 8% 8% Return of captives and missing persons 9% 11% 9% Physical security/Military attack 9% 8%

0% 10% 20% 30%

32 What next steps do you believe should be the focus of the in regard to the November 10 agreement?

Yes No Don’t know/Refused to answer

Focus on the domestic issues facing – economy, 97% 3% <1% political stability, social issues Ensure the secure return of residents of Artsakh to areas 92% 5% 2% patrolled by Russian peacekeepers

Renegotiation of the ceasefire agreement 85% 11% 3%

Full implementation of and compliance with the ceasefire 80% 14% 6% agreement

Provide refugees with housing and jobs in Armenia 79% 18% 2%

Withdrawal from ceasefire agreement, even at the risk of a 25% 70% 5% renewal of military conflict

Other (spontaneous responses as categorized and shown 20% 80% below)

Return of captives and missing persons 14% 86%

Clarification of territorial boundaries 3% 97%

Other 2% 98%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

33 Electoral Reform and Voter Preferences In your opinion should snap parliamentary elections be held?

Definitely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Definitely no Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 37% 18% 12% 30% 3%

Male 38% 15% 13% 31% 3% Female 36% 21% 11% 30% 3%

18-35 years old 33% 21% 14% 29% 3% 36-55 years old 38% 18% 10% 31% 3% 56+ years old 41% 15% 11% 31% 3%

Yerevan 43% 18% 12% 23% 4% Urban 36% 16% 13% 32% 3% Rural 31% 20% 10% 36% 3%

Primary or secondary 36% 16% 12% 33% 2% Vocational 32% 17% 10% 36% 5% Higher 39% 20% 12% 25% 3%

Armenia heading in the right direction 21% 15% 13% 48% 2% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 52% 18% 9% 18% 3%

Don't trust any media 37% 20% 14% 26% 3% Trust at least 1 TV station 37% 16% 11% 33% 3% Trust at least 1 social media 33% 22% 12% 27% 6%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 23% 18% 14% 42% 3% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 54% 18% 9% 16% 3% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

35 In your opinion, when should snap parliamentary elections be held? (n=826*)

10%

7%

Spring 2021

Summer 2021 13% 2021 57% After autumn 2021 Don't know/Refused to answer

13%

*Those who answered “definitely yes” or “somewhat yes” to the following question: In your opinion should snap parliamentary elections be held? 36 If you think snap parliamentary elections should not be held, could you tell us why? (Spontaneous response, n=636*)

Snap elections should not be held because there are more 28% important priorities for the country

Snap elections should not be held because the current National Assembly has been selected through legitimate 24% elections

There is no party I trust or believe in 18%

Snap elections should not be held because it means 8% additional political tension

Snap elections should not be held because the opposition 5% parties are not ready yet

Other 5%

Don't know/Refused to answer 11%

0% 10% 20% 30% *Those who answered “definitely no” or “somewhat no” to the following question: In your opinion should snap parliamentary elections be held? 37 There are different views about who shall oversee the organization of snap parliamentary elections, if such elections are held. I will read those views now. Please evaluate how much you would trust the election results if these options oversee the organization of election.

Definitely trust Somewhat trust Somewhat not trust Not at all trust Don't know/Refused to answer

The current government 34% 28% 10% 27% 1%

A caretaker government comprised of 18% 37% 13% 27% 6% professionals

A collaborative government consisting of both the current government and the 13% 37% 17% 30% 4% opposition

The transitional government offered by 6% 15% 16% 60% 3% the opposition

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

38 Please tell me which , if any, you would vote for if national parliamentary elections were held next Sunday. (Spontaneous response, Armenia, n=1,510)

Civil Contract/My Step 33%

Prosperous Armenia 3%

Robert Kocharyan 2%

Republican Party of Armenia 1% Dashnaktsutyun/Armenian 1% Revolutionary Federation 17 parties 1%

Sasna Tsrer 1%

Bright Armenia <1%

Other* 1%

None 42%

Refused to answer 2%

Don't know 12%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

*Mentions of less than 1% combined into Other. Responses include Christian Democratic Party, Citizen’s Choice, Republic Party and others. 39 Please tell me which political party if any, you would vote for if national parliamentary elections were held next Sunday. (Spontaneous response, Yerevan, n=559)

Civil Contract/My Step 22%

Prosperous Armenia 3%

Robert Kocharyan 3%

Republican Party of Armenia 1%

17 parties 1% Dashnaktsutyun/Armenian 1% Revolutionary Federation Sasna Tsrer 1%

Bright Armenia 1%

Other* 3%

None 50%

Refused to answer 2%

Don't know 13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

*Mentions of less than 1% combined into Other. Responses include Christian Democratic Party, Citizen’s Choice, Republic Party and others. 40 Please tell me which political party if any, you would vote for if national parliamentary elections were held next Sunday. Which party, if any, might you vote for if for some reason your first choice is not available? (Spontaneous response, Armenia, n=1,510)

33% Civil Contract/My Step 1% 3% Prosperous Armenia 2% 2% Robert Kocharyan <1% 1% Republican Party of Armenia <1% 1% Dashnaktsutyun/Armenian Revolutionary Federation <1% First choice 1% 17 parties <1% Alternative choice 1% Sasna Tsrer <1% <1% Bright Armenia 1% 1% Other* 3% 42% None 30% 2% Refused to answer 1% 12% Don't know 6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% *Mentions of less than 1% combined into Other. Responses include Christian Democratic Party, Citizen’s Choice, Republic Party and others. 41 For which political parties, if any, would you never vote? (Several answers are possible, spontaneous responses)

Republican Party of Armenia 25% Prosperous Armenia 17%

Civil Contract/My Step 14%

Dashnaktsutyun/Armenian Revolutionary Federation 10% Bright Armenia 8% 17 parties 6% Hayreniq 2% Robert Kocharyan 1% Republic Party 1%

Rule of Law 1%

Other parties* <1% I am against everyone else 24% There is no party I will never vote for 11% Refused to answer 2% Don't know 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

*Mentions of less than 1% combined into Other. 42 Do you believe that the electoral code needs to be reformed?

Definitely yes Somewhat yes Somewhat no Definitely no Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 40% 34% 10% 8% 8%

Male 44% 30% 9% 10% 7% Female 37% 36% 12% 6% 9%

18-35 years old 28% 43% 14% 9% 7% 36-55 years old 45% 30% 8% 8% 9% 56+ years old 51% 25% 8% 6% 10%

Yerevan 46% 31% 7% 7% 9% Urban 41% 37% 10% 6% 7% Rural 34% 33% 14% 10% 8%

Primary or secondary 39% 32% 12% 9% 8% Vocational 41% 31% 11% 7% 9% Higher 41% 36% 9% 7% 8%

Armenia heading in the right direction 40% 33% 10% 10% 7% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 45% 32% 9% 6% 7%

Don't trust any media 39% 33% 10% 7% 11% Trust at least 1 TV station 42% 32% 10% 9% 7% Trust at least 1 social media platform 32% 48% 9% 6% 4%

Satisfied with PM office 36% 36% 12% 9% 8% Dissatisfied with PM office 47% 31% 9% 6% 8% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

43 Have you ever voted in parliamentary elections?

Yes No

Total 80% 20%

Male 81% 19%

Female 79% 20%

18-35 years old 66% 34%

36-55 years old 88% 12%

56+ years old 90% 10%

Yerevan 82% 18%

Urban 79% 21%

Rural 79% 20%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

44 Could you explain why you have never voted in parliamentary elections since reaching ? (Multiple responses allowed, n=296*)

I was out of the country 28%

I did not trust any political force 26%

I did not vote because I thought my vote did not matter 22%

There have not been any parliamentary elections since I 15% reached voting age

I did not think elections could change the situation 9%

Other 17%

Don't know/Refused to answer 3%

0% 10% 20% 30% *Those who answered “no” to the following question: Have you ever voted in parliamentary elections? 45 Are you going to vote in the next parliamentary elections?

I will definitely vote I will probably vote I will probably not vote I will definitely not vote Don't know/Refused to answer Total 57% 25% 7% 9% 2%

Male 58% 22% 8% 10% 2% Female 56% 27% 6% 8% 3%

18-35 years old 45% 31% 9% 13% 2% 36-55 years old 60% 23% 7% 7% 3% 56+ years old 67% 17% 5% 8% 2%

Yerevan 56% 23% 8% 10% 3% Urban 57% 25% 7% 8% 2% Rural 57% 26% 6% 9% 2%

Primary or secondary 53% 25% 9% 10% 3% Vocational 61% 24% 4% 8% 3% Higher 58% 24% 7% 9% 2%

Up to AMD 130,000 54% 25% 7% 11% 3% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 59% 26% 6% 7% 2% AMD 260,000 + 61% 21% 9% 8%1%

Armenia heading in the right direction 71% 20% 3%5%1% Armenia heading in the wrong direction 50% 27% 8% 13% 3%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 64% 24% 5% 6%1% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 49% 26% 9% 13% 3% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

46 Which one of the following options best explains your stance? I will vote because: (Multiple responses allowed, n=1,230*)

I vote because I do not want my vote to be stolen 46%

Voting is my civic duty 45%

With my vote I will contribute to the formation of a new 32% government/authorities in Armenia

In the recent years I started trusting the results of 21% elections

I have a preferred political party, which I would like to 19% see in the National Assembly

Other <1%

Don't know/Refused to answer 2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% *Those who answered “I will probably vote” or “I will definitely vote” to the following question: Are you going to vote in the next parliamentary elections? 47 Which one of the following options best explains your stance? I will not vote because: (Multiple responses allowed, n=244*)

I do not trust any political force 50%

I do not think elections can change the situation 26%

Now is not the time to hold parliamentary elections 19%

I do not vote because I think my vote does not matter 18%

I will not participate unless the electoral code is reformed 15%

Holding elections is an unnecessary expense 12%

Other 4%

Don't know/Refused to answer 4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% *Those who answered “I will probably not vote” or “I will definitely not vote” to the following question: “Are you going to vote in the next parliamentary elections?” 48 To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements?

Fully agree Somewhat agree Does not matter Somewhat disagree Fully disagree Don't know/Refused to answer

Candidates should not be involved in charity during the campaign for the sake 68% 10% 6% 4% 11% <1% of gaining an advantage

Candidates running for elections must provide details on how they spent their 58% 15% 15% 4% 6% 1% campaign money

Opportunities should be increased for citizens to influence the formation of 42% 26% 11% 9% 10% 3% party lists before voting

For future National Assembly elections, people should vote for political parties 22% 22% 16% 16% 18% 5% only and have no opportunity to vote for their favored candidate within that party

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

49 How familiar are you with the mechanisms by which the National Assembly is elected?

Extremely familiar Very familiar Moderately familiar Slightly familiar Not at all familiar Don't know/Refused to answer Total 5% 5% 17% 41% 32% <1%

Male 6% 7% 14% 39% 34% <1% Female 4%4% 20% 42% 30% <1%

18-35 years old 3% 5% 14% 47% 30% <1% 36-55 years old 3% 6% 18% 39% 34% 56+ years old 8% 5% 21% 34% 32% <1%

Yerevan 6% 8% 18% 34% 33% Urban 3% 5% 19% 44% 28% <1% Rural 4%2% 15% 44% 34% <1%

Primary or secondary 2%1%10% 47% 39% Vocational 4%2% 17% 38% 39% <1% Higher 7% 10% 23% 36% 23%

Up to AMD 130,000 5%2% 15% 41% 37% <1% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 3% 4% 18% 41% 33% AMD 260,000 + 6% 11% 21% 39% 23%

Don't trust any media 3% 6% 14% 40% 36% Trust at least 1 TV station 5% 5% 19% 40% 30% <1% Trust at least 1 social media 5% 6% 25% 44% 19% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

50 Which, if any, of these options guide your decision-making during National Assembly elections?

Yes No Don't know/Refused to answer

I choose based on the campaign program of the political party that the candidate 77% 22% 1% represents

I choose the candidate or party who will best represent my region/neighborhood 76% 23% 1% for the next 5 years

I choose based on the ideology of the political party and only select the 72% 26% 2% candidate it represents

I choose the party that has the best 71% 27% 2% candidate for Prime Minister

I choose based on the biography of the individual candidate running in my 61% 38% 1% electoral district

I choose based on the relations I or my family and friends have with the 21% 79% <1% candidate

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

51 Based on the provided information* do you agree or disagree that the voting threshold should be lowered so that more political parties can be represented in the National Assembly?

Fully agree Rather agree Does not matter Rather disagree Fully disagree Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 15% 16% 13% 11% 45% 1%

Male 19% 15% 9% 9% 47% 1% Female 10% 17% 17% 13% 43% 1%

18-35 years old 8% 17% 16% 13% 45% <1% 36-55 years old 13% 16% 12% 8% 49% 2% 56+ years old 24% 14% 11% 11% 39% 1%

Yerevan 18% 16% 13% 11% 41% 1% Urban 11% 16% 14% 9% 49% 1% Rural 14% 14% 14% 12% 46% 1%

Primary or secondary 13% 15% 15% 12% 44% 1% Vocational 11% 15% 16% 10% 47% 1% Higher 17% 17% 11% 10% 45% 1%

Up to AMD 130,000 13% 16% 16% 12% 43% 1% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 12% 16% 13% 9% 48% 1% AMD 260,000 + 20% 16% 9% 11% 43% 1%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 11% 16% 12% 12% 49% 1% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 20% 16% 14% 10% 40% 1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% *The information provided to the respondents reads as follows: At present, if any party wants to have a mandate in the , it must cross the minimum voting threshold. According to the current Electoral Code the threshold for political parties is 5%, and 7% for .

52 How important is it for you to have a balance between men and women representatives in the Parliament?

Very important Somewhat important Somewhat not important Not at all important Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 31% 28% 12% 28% <1%

Male 31% 27% 12% 30% <1% Female 31% 29% 12% 27% 1%

18-35 years old 33% 28% 10% 30% <1% 36-55 years old 28% 27% 13% 31% 1% 56+ years old 32% 30% 13% 24% 1%

Yerevan 29% 26% 12% 33% <1% Urban 31% 29% 13% 27% 1% Rural 34% 29% 12% 25% 1%

Primary or secondary 32% 30% 10% 28% 1% Vocational 28% 30% 16% 26% <1% Higher 32% 26% 12% 30% <1%

Up to AMD 130,000 34% 29% 12% 24% 1% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 27% 29% 14% 29% 1% AMD 260,000 + 28% 26% 10% 36% <1%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 30% 31% 14% 25% <1% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 33% 24% 10% 33% <1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

53 According to the current Electoral Code, the quota for women in the lists of candidates is 30%. In your opinion, to ensure the involvement of women in the parliament, should this quota be increased to 40 percent?

Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 26% 27% 18% 26% 3%

Male 27% 24% 18% 29% 3% Female 25% 29% 19% 24% 3%

18-35 years old 23% 29% 22% 22% 3% 36-55 years old 22% 31% 18% 25% 3% 56+ years old 33% 18% 14% 33% 3%

Yerevan 23% 25% 20% 28% 4% Urban 24% 28% 18% 27% 3% Rural 29% 27% 16% 24% 3%

Primary or secondary 28% 27% 15% 26% 3% Vocational 26% 29% 16% 26% 2% Higher 23% 25% 22% 26% 4%

Up to AMD 130,000 32% 27% 16% 22% 3% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 19% 29% 20% 30% 2% AMD 260,000 + 24% 23% 20% 29% 4%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 25% 30% 16% 26% 3% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 27% 23% 21% 27% 3% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

54 In your opinion how often, if ever, have voters been bribed during the following election campaigns?

Never Sometimes Often Always Don't know/Refused to answer

2018 Parliamentary Elections (total) 57% 13% 5% 5% 20%

2018 Parliamentary Elections (those with 64% 11% 4% 4% 16% a favorable view of the PM’s Office)

2018 Parliamentary Elections (those with 49% 14% 7% 6% 25% an unfavorable view of the PM’s Office)

2017 Parliamentary Elections (total) 13% 14% 16% 33% 24%

2017 Parliamentary Elections (those with 12% 13% 17% 36% 22% a favorable view of the PM’s Office)

2017 Parliamentary Elections (those with 15% 17% 16% 28% 25% an unfavorable view of the PM’s Office)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

55 Who do you think should be punished: those who receive or those who offer electoral bribes?

Those who offer Those who receive Both of them Neither of them Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 27% 4% 65% 3% 1%

Male 29% 5% 62% 3% 1% Female 25% 4% 67% 2%1%

18-35 years old 27% 5% 65% 2% 1% 36-55 years old 29% 3% 64% 4%1% 56+ years old 26% 5% 67% 2%<1%

Yerevan 22% 5% 67% 4%1% Urban 29% 4% 64% 3% 1% Rural 30% 3% 64% 1%1%

Primary or secondary 28% 4% 65% 1%1% Vocational 32% 4% 60% 3% 1% Higher 24% 5% 68% 4%1%

Up to AMD 130,000 28% 4% 65% 2%1% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 27% 4% 66% 2%1% AMD 260,000 + 25% 5% 65% 4%1%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 30% 4% 63% 2%1% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 24% 5% 67% 4% <1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

56 In your opinion, how should vote bribing be handled by the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia? (Multiple responses allowed)

Deprive of the right to run for office 47%

Establish large fines 37%

Envisage jail term 31%

Establish small fines 11%

No penalties 3%

Other 2%

Don't know/Refused to answer 4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

57 Should Armenians who have dual citizenship be provided with the opportunity to…?

Yes No Don't know/Refused to answer

Be elected as Member of Parliament 50% 48% 2%

Be appointed as Minister 47% 50% 2%

Be elected as President 38% 61% 2%

Be elected as Prime Minister 36% 62% 2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

58 In your opinion, should the Prime Minister have a limit on how many terms they can be elected?

Yes No Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 59% 37% 4%

Male 61% 36% 3% Female 59% 37% 4%

18-35 years old 58% 40% 2% 36-55 years old 59% 36% 5% 56+ years old 62% 33% 5%

Yerevan 64% 31% 5% Urban 60% 37% 3% Rural 54% 43% 3%

Primary or secondary 54% 42% 4% Vocational 52% 43% 5% Higher 67% 30% 3%

Up to AMD 130,000 58% 38% 4% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 62% 35% 4% AMD 260,000 + 62% 35% 3%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 52% 44% 4% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 69% 28% 3% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

59 In your opinion, should Mayors have a limit on how many terms they can be elected?

Yes No Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 60% 36% 4%

Male 60% 38% 2% Female 60% 35% 5%

18-35 years old 56% 41% 2% 36-55 years old 62% 33% 5% 56+ years old 62% 33% 5%

Yerevan 64% 31% 5% Urban 59% 38% 3% Rural 56% 40% 4%

Primary or secondary 55% 40% 5% Vocational 54% 40% 6% Higher 66% 32% 2%

Up to AMD 130,000 58% 37% 5% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 61% 35% 4% AMD 260,000 + 61% 36% 3%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 54% 43% 3% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 67% 28% 5% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

60 How many terms should the Prime Minister and Mayors be allowed to serve? (Spontaneous responses)

1 term 2 terms 3 terms 4 and more terms Don't know/Refused to answer

Mayors (n=903*) 25% 54% 12% 5% 4%

Prime Minister (n=898*) 18% 61% 12% 4% 4%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

*Asked to those who answered “yes” to the following question: “In your opinion should the Prime Minister and Mayors have a limit on how many terms they can be elected?”

61 In your opinion, should the right to vote in local self-government elections be granted to people aged 16 and older (the current age is 18)?

Definitely yes Probably yes Probably no Definitely no Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 14% 12% 14% 60% 1%

Male 14% 10% 12% 64% <1% Female 13% 14% 16% 56% 1%

18-35 years old 13% 12% 15% 60% 1% 36-55 years old 11% 14% 12% 62% <1% 56+ years old 17% 10% 15% 57% <1%

Yerevan 12% 14% 14% 59% 1% Urban 13% 13% 13% 60% <1% Rural 15% 9% 15% 60% <1%

Primary or secondary 15% 10% 15% 60% <1% Vocational 14% 14% 12% 60% <1% Higher 12% 13% 15% 60% 1%

Up to AMD 130,000 15% 11% 16% 57% 1% AMD 131,000 – AMD 260,000 11% 14% 12% 63% <1% AMD 260,000 + 13% 11% 16% 61% <1%

Favorable view of the PM’s Office 14% 13% 14% 58% <1% Unfavorable view of the PM’s Office 13% 11% 14% 61% 1% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

62 Sources of Information Which specific media outlets do you consider most trustworthy for political information? (up to 3 spontaneous responses)

Public TV 16% 6% 1%

Shant 10% 7% 2%

Armenia 9% 7% 2%

Azatutyun 8% 3% 1%

Armnews 6% 1%1% First response Yerkir Media 1% 1%1% Second response TV5 1% 1%<1% Third response News.am 1% 1%

Kentron TV 1% 1% <1%

H2 <1% 1% <1%

Aurora 1% <1% <1%

Other* 8% 4% 2%

None 33%

Don't know/Refused to answer 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

*Mentions of less than 1% combined into Other. 64 Which specific media outlets do you consider most trustworthy for political information? (up to 3 spontaneous responses) Among respondents who live in Yerevan, n=559

Public TV 16% 4% 1%

Azatutyun 8% 3% 1%

Shant 7% 4% 1%

Armnews 10% 1%1%

Armenia 4% 5% 2% First response TV5 1% 2% 1% Second response Third response News.am 1% 2% <1%

Yerkir Media 1% 1% 1%

Aurora 1% 1% <1%

H2 <1%1%1%

Other* 10% 6% 3%

None 36%

Don't know/Refused to answer 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

*Mentions of less than 1% combined into Other. 65 Which specific media outlets do you consider most trustworthy for political information? (First spontaneous response)

Public TV Shant Armenia Azatutyun Armnews Other None Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 16% 10% 9% 8% 6% 12% 33% 7%

Male 15% 7% 5% 8% 6% 13% 37% 9% Female 17% 12% 12% 7% 6% 11% 30% 5%

18-35 years old 13% 9% 7% 8% 5% 14% 36% 8% 36-55 years old 14% 11% 7% 8% 5% 12% 36% 6% 56+ years old 22% 10% 12% 6% 7% 9% 28% 5%

Yerevan 16% 7% 4% 8% 10% 13% 36% 8% Urban 17% 8% 13% 7% 4% 11% 33% 7% Rural 15% 14% 11% 9% 3% 12% 31% 6%

Primary or secondary 12% 14% 12% 8% 3% 12% 30% 9% Vocational 21% 10% 13% 9% 3% 5% 32% 7% Higher 17% 6% 4% 7% 9% 15% 37% 5%

Satisfied with PM office 22% 13% 9% 8% <1% 11% 30% 7% Dissatisfied with PM office 9% 6% 8% 6% 12% 14% 38% 6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

66 How do you get information about the candidates running for elections? (Spontaneous response)

TV – news, programs 43%

Social media 29%

Leaflets, other free information by mail 9%

Relatives, friends 7%

Meetings with politicians 4%

Radio – news, programs 1%

Work colleagues 1%

Billboards 1%

Debates <1%

Articles in newspapers <1%

Articles in magazines <1%

None 3%

Don't know/Refused to answer 2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

67 How do you get information about the candidates running for elections? (Spontaneous response)

TV programs Social media Other None Don't know/Refused to answer

Total 43% 29% 23% 3%2%

Male 39% 28% 28% 3% 3% Female 47% 30% 19% 3% 2%

18-35 years old 35% 42% 16% 4%2% 36-55 years old 43% 26% 27% 2%2% 56+ years old 54% 15% 26% 2%3%

Yerevan 36% 30% 26% 4% 3% Urban 44% 30% 23% 1%2% Rural 49% 27% 20% 2%2%

Primary or secondary 49% 25% 21% 3%3% Vocational 48% 26% 21% 3%2% Higher 36% 33% 26% 3%3%

Favorable view of the PM’s … 45% 29% 22% 1% 2% Unfavorable view of the … 41% 28% 24% 5% 3%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

68 Demographics Age, Gender, Community Type, Province Distribution

18-35 years old 37% 36-55 years old 34% 56+ years old 29%

Male 46% Female 54%

Yerevan 37% Urban 27% Rural 36%

Yerevan 37% 5% 8% 8% 7% 8% Lori 7% Shirak 7% 5% 5% Vayots Dzor 3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

70 What is the highest level of education you have attained?

<1% 2%

34% Primary 39% Unfinished secondary Secondary Vocational Unfinished higher University, higher

5% 20%

71 What is your religion?

Armenian Apostolic Church 87%

Catholic Church 2%

Orthodox Church 2%

Sect 1%

Other <1%

None 3%

Don't know/Refused to answer 6%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

72 What is your marital status?

4% 7% 19%

Single

Married

Widowed

Divorced

70%

73 Do you have any disability?

<1%

3% 6%

No

3rd degree disability

2nd degree disability

1st degree disability

91%

74 What is your occupational status?

Employed in a paid job full-time 32%

Employed in a paid job part-time 6%

Self-employed full-time 10%

Self-employed part-time 4%

Homemaker 13%

Retired 11%

Unemployed, not looking for a job 4%

Student/pupil 3%

Unemployed, looking for a job 16%

Don't know/Refused to answer 2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

75 In which sector are you employed? (Those who are employed, n=573)

1% 3%

Private

State 44% 52% Non-Governmental Organization

Don't know/Refused to answer

76 Are you a member of any political party?

2%

No Yes

98%

77 What is your monthly household income?

up to 40,000 AMD 9%

40,001 – 130,000 AMD 33%

130,001 – 260,000 AMD 30%

260,001 – 420,000 AMD 14%

420,001 AMD and more 8%

Refused to answer 3%

Don't know 3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

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