QQ number
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK

1 = Aragatsotn
2 = Ararat
3 = Armavir
4 = Gegharkunik
5 = Kotayk
6 = Lori
7 = Shirak
8 = Syunik
9 = Vayots Dzor
10 = Tavush
11 = Yerevan

Q1. Please state whether you are interested in the official normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Not at all interested
2 = Not very interested
3 = Fairly interested
4 = Very interested

Q2. How familiar are you the current Armenian-Turkish relations?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Absolutely unaware
2 = Not very aware
3 = Fairly aware
4 = Well aware

Q3. From where and how often do you get information about Armenian-Turkish relations? TV
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Never
2 = Rarely
3 = Often

Q4.1. With regards to Armenian-Turkish relations, whose opinions do you trust? Politicians of Armenia
-7 = Legal skip
-3 = NA
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Absolutely untrustworthy
5 = Very trustworthy

Q4.1. With regards to Armenian-Turkish relations, whose opinions do you trust? Experts of other countries
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Absolutely untrustworthy
5 = Very trustworthy

Q5. What interests you most about the Armenian-Turkish relations? Armenian-Turkish official/diplomatic relations
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
0 = Not mentioned
1 = Mentioned

Q6. At whose initiative did the Armenian-Turkish border close?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Armenia
2 = Turkey
3 = Both
4 = Other (please specify)

Q7. To what extent would you support the Armenian government opening the border with Turkey?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Absolutely disapprove
2 = Rather disapprove
3 = Neither approve, nor disapprove
4 = Rather approve
5 = Totally approve

Q10. In your opinion, will the opening of borders with Turkey have no effect; will be beneficial; or will be harmful for Armenia’s economy.
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Positive impact
2 = No impact
3 = Will damage

Q11. In your opinion, how will the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations influence the following processes: Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Turkey
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Negative
2 = No impact
3 = Positive

Q12. You are probably aware of the fact that in 2009 Armenia and Turkey signed the Armenian-Turkish protocols. How well are you aware of the content of these protocols?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = I have read all the protocols.
2 = I have read parts of the protocols.
3 = I have learnt of the content from other.
4 = I am not aware of the content at all.

Q13. According to the Armenian-Turkish protocols, Armenia and Turkey were to establish diplomatic relations and open the mutual border. The process was later suspended. In your opinion, the suspension
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Is negative
2 = Has no impact
3 = Is positive

Q14. In your opinion who initiated the suspension of the ratification process?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Armenia
2 = Turkey
3 = Both sides

Q15. Since Armenia’s independence, have you had any interactions with Turks?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Yes
2 = No

Q19. What is your attitude towards the import of Turkish goods?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Very negative
2 = Mainly negative
3 = Neutral
4 = Mainly positive
5 = Very positive

Q20. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding Turkey and Turkish people? Turkey has had record-setting/intensive economic development in the last 10 years.
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Strongly disagree
5 = Agree completely

Q21.In your opinion, how negative or how positive is the population of Turkey’s s general attitude towards Armenians.
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Absolutely negative
2 = Rather negative
3 = Neutral
4 = Rather positive
5 = Very positive

Q23. Do you approve when fellow Armenians do business with Armenian?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
0 = No
1 = Yes

Q25. In your opinion, what conditions should Turkey meet in order to join the European Union? Turkey should guarantee protection of the rights of ethnic minorities.
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = Nothing
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
0 = Not mentioned
1 = Mentioned

Q26. Do you remember at what age you first heard about the Armenian Genocide?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Before 7
2 = 8-11
3 = 12-17
4 = 18-26
5 = Over 27

Q29. Since your youth how often have you participated in any event commemorating the Armenian Genocide (e.g. visit Tsitsernakaberd)?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Every year
2 = Sometimes, but not every year
3 = Never

Q31. In your opinion, why does Turkey deny the Armenian Genocide? Is trying to avoid reparations
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
0 = Not mentioned
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7

Q33. What kind of reparation do you expect Turkey to pay? Officially recognize the Armenian Genocide
0 = Not mentioned

Q35. Do you happen to know some of the arguments made by Turkish politicians that support the denial of the Armenian Genocide? Other, options
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = They misrepresent the real history
2 = Armenians attacked and turks were defending themselves
3 = They are not responsible for their predecessors
4 = Turks deny the Genocide
5 = They don't know their history
6 = Kurds massacred Armenians
7 = Absence of sufficient facts
8 = Armenians moved by themselvs
9 = Other

Q36. To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by other countries (USA, EU countries, etc.) will pressure/promote recognition by Turkey as well.
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Somewhat disagree
3 = Somewhat agree
4 = Strongly agree

Q37. Do you think it possible that Turkey will recognize the Armenian Genocide in the next 5-10 years?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Absolutely impossible
2 = Rather impossible
3 = Rather possible
4 = Quite possible

Q39. In your opinion, what should be Armenia’s position regarding its relations with Turkey?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Establish relations without any preconditions
2 = Establish relations without remembering the past
3 = Establish relations while also pursuing the recognition of the Genocide
4 = Establish with preconditions, e.g. recognition of Artsakh, ending the blockade, etc.
5 = Should not establish relations

Q41Arm. What should be done to increase the level of mutual trust between Armenians and Turks? Please identify three concrete steps that Armenian authorities should take in order to normalize the relations between the two countries:
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Opening borders
2 = Recognation of Genocide
3 = Hold own
4 = Must be demander
5 = Must cooperate with international society
6 = Doing some steps for cooperation
7 = Compensation
8 = Armenia must get stronger
9 = Must forget the past
10 = Must do correct diplomatic steps
11 = Must have relations with conditions
12 = Demanding Armenian lands back
13 = At first Armenins must improve the life within the country
14 = Must study Turkish language
15 = Must be persistent
16 = Must have relations without prerequests
17 = Other

Q41Arm. What should be done to increase the level of mutual trust between Armenians and Turks? Please identify three concrete steps that Armenian authorities should take in order to normalize the relations between the two countries:
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Opening borders
2 = Recognation of Genocide
3 = Hold own
4 = Must be demander
5 = Must cooperate with international society
6 = Doing some steps for cooperation
7 = Compensation
8 = Armenia must get stronger
9 = Must forget the past
10 = Must do correct diplomatic steps
11 = Demanding Armenian lands back
12 = At first Armenins must improve the life within the country
13 = Must study Turkish language
14 = Must be persistent
15 = Must have relations without prerequests
17 = Other

Q41Turk. What should be done to increase the level of mutual trust between Armenians and Turks? Please identify three concrete steps that Turkish authorities should take in order to normalize the relations between the two countries:
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Opening the borders
2 = Recognizing Nagorno-Karabakh's independence
3 = Must apologize
4 = Compensation
5 = Giving Armenian lands back
6 = Recognation of Genocide
7 = Doing some steps for cooperation
8 = Giving true information
9 = Changing the existing policy
10 = Do not destroying cultural monuments
11 = Do not supporting Azerbaijan
12 = To be neutral In the metter of Nagorno-Karabakh
13 = Other

Q42. How would you describe your attitude towards projects aimed at normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations, which are implemented by the civil society representatives across the borders?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Positive
2 = Neutral
3 = Negative

Q45. In your opinion, to what extent have his work and the movement after his death contributed to the rapprochement of Armenia and Turkey?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Greatly
2 = Partially
3 = Almost no contribution
4 = Does nt affect at all
5 = Has hindered the process

Q46. In your opinion, to what extent does Azerbaijan affect the Armenian-Turkish relations?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Greatly
2 = Partially
3 = Almost don’t affect
4 = Don’t affect at all

Q47. Will the Armenian and Turkish peoples ever be reconciled?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = They will never reconcile
2 = Probably they will not reconcile
3 = They will probably reconcile
4 = They will definitely reconcile

Q48. Respondent Gender
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Male
2 = Female

Q50. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Have not attended primary school
2 = Primary (complete or incomplete)
3 = Secondary (incomplete)
4 = Secondary (complete)
5 = Vocational
6 = Higher education (incomplete)
7 = Higher education (complete)
8 = PhD and post-doc

Q51. At the moment, what describes your household the best?
-7 = Legal skip
-5 = NA
-3 = Interviewer error
-2 = RA
-1 = DK
1 = Family income is not enough for purchase of food.
2 = Family income is enough for purchase of food, but not for clothing.
3 = Family income is enough for purchase of food and clothing, but is insufficient for buying expensive household items.
4 = We can afford to buy expensive items, such as refrigerator or washing machine.
5 = We can afford to buy anything we want.

Age group
1 = 18-30
2 = 31-45
3 = 46-60
4 = 61+

-1 = DK
-2 = RA
-3 = Interviewer error
-5 = NA
-7 = Legal skip