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September 10, 2025Demokratizatsiya The Journal of Post-Soviet Democratization

Do Russians Rally Round the Flag? Support for Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine Among Russian Citizens

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SESvetlana Erpyleva

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Overview

Qualitative research reveals inconsistent support for the invasion among Russians, suggesting skepticism about the flag narrative.

Key Points

  • Support for the invasion is marked by negative emotions, indicating complex public sentiment.
  • Survey data show fluctuations in support, highlighting a lack of cohesive national unity.
  • Qualitative research sheds light on perceptions of the conflict, challenging simplified narratives of loyalty.
  • Inconsistency in public sentiment raises questions about the effectiveness of the 'rallying round the flag' model.

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Svetlana Erpyleva (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a41654b1d3bfb60def33https://doi.org/10.53483/hvku4025
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