Tough Line Despite his intolerance of dissent, Putin enjoys a high degree of support among the Russian populace. Polls suggest that his approval rating hovers around 75%.

• 强硬的政治路线尽管他对持异议者毫不留情,普京仍在俄罗斯广大民众中获得了很大程度的支持。调查显示他的支持率高达75%25左右。