Most Russians Happy

From Russia Today:
"Over 82% of Russians are happy – poll"

The latest research showed 82% of Russians consider themselves happy in life – that's 16% more than just half a year ago. Feeling happy is more typical for young people – over 36 per cent of ‘happy’ Russians are aged under 35.  Another factor contributing to happiness is higher education: 30 per cent of well-educated Russians stated they feel good about their lives. Among other factors are health (73 per cent), job satisfaction (56 per cent), good sexual life (43 per cent), happy relations with friends and family (43 per cent).  The list of things that make Russians happy is topped by family welfare (32 per cent), children and grand children (15 per cent), success in life (13 per cent), having a soul mate and being healthy (ten per cent), good job (nine per cent), self-fulfillment opportunities (four per cent).

Among the reasons for being unhappy, Russians list poverty (15 per cent), bad health and aging (ten per cent), lack of good job opportunities (six per cent), loneliness (five per cent), bad living conditions (four per cent), worrying situation in the country, lack of family, surge of prices (one per cent each).

The poll embraced 1,600 people in 138 towns and 46 regions of Russia. The statistical margin of error does not exceed 3.4 per cent.

^ Hopefully, this poll is a true reflection of the vast views of Russians all over the country. The ordinary Russian who is in their 20s-30s has seen a lot in their short life (not as much as their parents or grandparents, but still more then most 20 somethings) and deserve to be happy and get a chance to enjoy life. Every country has problems (described in the article) and the measure of making someone feel happy is finding a balance between the good and the bad. I hope this trend continues to grow. ^

http://rt.com/news/prime-time/russians-happiness-poll-82-percent-233/