PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY ON INTERETHNIC HARMONY AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE UNDER WAY

The Republican centre of the study of the public opinion “Ijtimoiy fikr” is conducting a nationwide sociological survey entitled “Citizens on Interethnic and Interfaith Relations”.

The main objective of the study is to assess the current state of interethnic and interfaith harmony in the country based on citizens’ views, examine their attitudes towards ethnic and religious diversity, and identify factors that contribute to strengthening mutual respect, trust and tolerance in society.

The study explores citizens’ views on the state of interethnic and interreligious relations, changes observed in this area in recent years, the nature of social relations between people of different ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs, and the level of interaction and mutual understanding between them.

Particular attention is paid to citizens’ attitudes towards cases of discrimination on ethnic or religious grounds, their views on the use of different languages in public places, the spread of information online and on social media that could incite interethnic hostility, and public perceptions of such information.

The study also examines citizens’ assessments of the effectiveness of government policy aimed at ensuring interethnic harmony and religious tolerance, as well as the sociocultural factors that contribute to maintaining peace and stability in society.

The findings of the sociological survey will provide an evidence base for assessing public perceptions of interethnic and interfaith relations, identifying existing trends and developing scientific and practical recommendations aimed at further strengthening social cohesion and fostering a climate of tolerance in society.

The Republican centre of the study of the public opinion “Ijtimoiy fikr” encourages citizens to actively participate in the sociological survey and share their views.