COUNTRY
51 = Armenia
268 = Georgia
398 = Kazakhstan
417 = Kyrgyzstan
498 = Moldova
643 = Russia
804 = Ukraine

Region name [ISO-3166-2] - name as text in English or add codes and labels
1 = Yerevan
2 = Ararat
3 = Armavir
4 = Aragatsotn
5 = Lori
6 = Tavush
7 = Shirak
8 = Gegharkunik
9 = Vayots Dzor
10 = Syunik
11 = Kotayk

How would you rate the overall economic condition of our country today?
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = So so (not good nor bad)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Current economic condition of your family with what it was a few years ago?
1 = Much better now
2 = A little better now
3 = About the same
4 = A little worse now
5 = Much worse now
7 = Do not understand the question
8 = Can’t choose
9 = Decline to answer

What the economic situation of your family will be a few years from now?
1 = Much better
2 = A little better
3 = About the same
4 = A little worse
5 = Much worse
7 = Do not understand the question
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Trust: President/ Prime Minister
1 = A great deal of trust
2 = Quite a lot of trust
3 = Not very much trust
4 = None at all
8 = Can’t choose
9 = Decline to answer

Did you vote in the most recent national-wide elections (parliamentary or presidential)?
0 = Not applicable
1 = Yes
2 = No
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Party / candidate voted for
0 = Not applicable
1 = Civil Contract
2 = Bright Armenia
3 = Prosperous Armenia
4 = Have the honor
5 = "Armenia" alliance
6 = Armenian National Congress
7 = Citizen's decision
8 = Fair Armenia
9 = Zartonk
10 = National Democratic Pole
11 = Freedom
12 = 5165 movement
13 = "Hayrenik" party
14 = Armenian national statehood
15 = Our home is Armenia
16 = Republic
17 = "Armenian homeland" party
18 = Free homeland
19 = Armenian democratic pole
20 = Shirinyan-Babajanyan alliance
21 = National agenda
22 = "Verelk" party
23 = Liberal party
24 = United Armenia
25 = European party of Armenia
26 = Sovereign Armenia
97 = None
98 = Can't chosse
99 = Decline to answer

The respondent voted for the winning camp or losing camp?
0 = Not applicable
1 = Winning camp
2 = Losing camp
3 = Not sure

How free and fair would you say the last national election was?
1 = Completely free and fair
2 = Free and fair, but with minor problems
3 = Free and fair, with major problems
4 = Not free or fair
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

In the last general election, was there a party that fully represented your views?
1 = Yes, there was one that fully represented my views
2 = Yes, there was one that mostly represented my views
3 = No, only partially
4 = No, not at all
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Access: Public transportation
1 = Very easy
2 = Easy
3 = Difficult
4 = Very difficult
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How interested would you say you are in politics?
1 = Very interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Not very interested
4 = Not at all interested
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

When you get together with your family members or friends, how often do you discuss political matters?
1 = Frequently
2 = Occasionally
3 = Never
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How often do you use the internet, either through computer, tablet or smartphone?
0 = No access to the internet
1 = Connected all the time
2 = Several hours a day
3 = Half to one hour a day
4 = Less than half hour a day
5 = At least once a week
6 = At least once a month
7 = A few times a year
8 = Hardly ever
9 = Never
97 = Do not understand the question
98 = Can't choose
99 = Decline to answer

Social media: To connect with other people
0 = Not applivable
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Seldom
4 = Never
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Which one is the most important channel for you to find information about politics and government?
1 = Television (airwaves, cable and online)
2 = Newspaper (print and online)
3 = Internet and social media (online chat rooms)
4 = Radio (airwaves and online)
5 = Face-to-face conversation
6 = Other
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

When there is a major crisis unfolding, which is the most trusted source of gathering information?
1 = Personal conversations
2 = Newspaper
3 = Radio
4 = Television
5 = Social media
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Among the political parties listed here, which party if any do you feel closest to?
1 = Civil Contract
2 = Armenian Revolutionary party
3 = Republican party
4 = Prosperous Armenia
5 = Armenian National Congress
6 = Citizen's decision
7 = 5165 movement
8 = Sasna tser
9 = Bright Armenia
10 = Homeland of Armenians
11 = "Shirinyan-Babajanyan" alliance
12 = "Republic" party
13 = "Armenia" alliance
14 = Communist party
15 = Social democratic party
16 = Christian democratic party
17 = Homeland
18 = Fair Armenia
19 = "Alliance" party
99 = Don't feel close t any political party

Expressing your opinions about politics and government
1 = Never done
2 = Once
3 = More than once
4 = Frequently
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Mode: Expressing your opinions about politics and government
0 = Not applicable (never did this)
1 = Face to face
2 = Online
3 = Both
9 = Decline to answer

In all the elections that you were eligible to vote, did you vote in all elections, most elections, some elections, hardly ever voted or never?
0 = Not applicable (eligible only once)
1 = Voted in all elections
2 = Voted in most elections
3 = Voted in some elections
4 = Hardly ever voted
5 = Never voted
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Most essential characteristics of democracy (1)
1 = Government narrows the gap between the rich and the poor
2 = People choose the government leaders in free and fair election
3 = Government does not waste any public money
4 = People are free to express their political views openly
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Most essential characteristics of democracy (2)
1 = The legislature has oversight over the government
2 = Basic necessities, like food, clothes and shelter, are provided for all
3 = People are free to organize political groups
4 = Government provides people with quality public services
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Most essential characteristics of democracy (3)
1 = Government ensures law and order
2 = Media is free to criticize the things government does
3 = Government ensures job opportunities for all
4 = Multiple parties compete fairly in the election
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Most essential characteristics of democracy (4)
1 = People are free to take part in demonstrations and protests
2 = Politics is clean and free of corruption
3 = The court protects the ordinary people from the abuse of government power
4 = People receive state aid if they are unemployed
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the way democracy works in your country?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Fairly satisfied
3 = Not very satisfied
4 = Not at all satisfied
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

In your opinion, to what extend is your country democratic?
1 = A full democracy
2 = A democracy, but with minor problems
3 = A democracy, with major problems
4 = Not a democracy
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the President/ Prime Minister ruling current government?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How suitable is democracy for this country?
1 = Completely unsuitable
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = Completely suitable
97 = Do not understand
98 = Can't choose
99 = Decline to answer

Which of the following statements comes closest to your own opinion?
1 = Democracy is always preferable to any other kind of government
2 = Under some circumstances, an authoritarian government can be preferable to a democratic one
3 = For people like me, it does not matter whether we have a democratic or a nondemocratic regime
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Democracy may have its problems, but it is still the best form of government
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Compared with other systems in the world, would you say our system of government works fine as it is, needs minor change, needs major change, or should be replaced?
1 = It works fine, not need to change
2 = Needs minor change
3 = Needs major change
4 = Should be replaced
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How democratic or undemocratic is your country?
1 = Completely undemocratic
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = Completely democratic
97 = Do not understand
98 = Can't choose
99 = Decline to answer

Most important problem: code
26 = Political instability/political divisions/ ethnic tensions
40 = Lack of discipline/ not following the rules

How likely is it that the government will solve the most important problem you identified within the next five years?
1 = Very likely
2 = Likely
3 = Not very likely
4 = Not likely at all
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How well do you think the government responds to what people want?
1 = Very responsive
2 = Largely responsive
3 = Not very responsive
4 = Not responsive at all
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How widespread do you think corruption and bribe-taking are in your local/municipal government?
1 = Hardly anyone in involved
2 = Not a lot of officials are corrupt
3 = Most officials are corrupt
4 = Almost everyone is corrupt
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Have you or your family members previously contracted the Covid-19 virus?
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Don't know
99 = Decline to answer

Pandemic: Serious illness or death
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Decline to answer

Thinking of the negative impact of Covid-19 on your family’s livelihood, how serious it is in your view?
1 = Very serious impact
2 = Serious impact
3 = Some impact, but not serious
4 = Not much impact
97 = Do not understand
98 = Don't know
99 = Decline to answer

How well or badly do you think the government handled the pandemic?
1 = Very well
2 = Quite well
3 = Badly
4 = Very badly
97 = This is not the government’s responsibility
98 = Don't know
99 = Decline to answer

Two statements
1 = Our country should limit the imports of foreign goods to protect our farmers and workers
2 = Our country should do more trade with other countries even if the rise of imports might harm our workers and farmers
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Do you strongly agree or just agree with the chosen statement?
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
7 = Don't understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Do you think the government should increase or decrease the inflow of foreigners who come to work in our country?
1 = The government should increase the inflow of foreigners
2 = The government should maintain the current inflow of foreigners
3 = The government should reduce the inflow of foreigners
4 = The government should not allow any more foreigners
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

How fair do you think income distribution is in this country?
1 = Very fair
2 = Fair
3 = Unfair
4 = Very unfair
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

We should get rid of parliament and elections and have a strong leader decide things
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Somewhat agree
3 = Somewhat disagree
4 = Strongly disagree
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

A public health crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic
1 = Very justified
2 = Somewhat justified
3 = Not very justified
4 = Not at all justified
8 = Don't know
9 = Decline to answer

Generally speaking, the influence the United States today has on world affairs is?
1 = Very positive
2 = Positive
3 = Somewhat positive
4 = Somewhat negative
5 = Negative
6 = Very negative
7 = Do not understand
8 = Can't choose
9 = Decline to answer

Gender
1 = Male
2 = Female

Year of birth
9999 = Decline to answer

Marital status
1 = Single/Never married
2 = Married
3 = Living-in as married
4 = Widowed
5 = Separated/Married but separated/ not living with legal spouse
6 = Divorced
9 = Decline to answer

1 = No formal education
2 = Incomplete primary/elementary
3 = Complete primary/elementary
4 = Incomplete secondary/high school: technical/vocational type
5 = Complete secondary/high school: technical/vocational type
6 = Incomplete secondary/high school
7 = Complete secondary/high school
8 = Some university education
9 = University education completed
10 = Post-graduate degree
98 = Don't know
99 = Decline to answer

Religion (add your country-specific codes)
1 = Orthodox
2 = Catholic
3 = Protestant
4 = Islam
5 = Judaism
6 = Buddhism
7 = Hinduism
8 = Other Christion
9 = Paganism
99 = None

How often do you pray
1 = Several times a day
2 = Once a day
3 = Several times a week
4 = Once a week
5 = Once a month
6 = Only during festivals (or several times a year)
7 = Less often
8 = Practically never
99 = Decline to answer

Religiosity
1 = Very religious
2 = Moderately religious
3 = Lightly religious
4 = Not religious at all
9 = Decline to answer

Employment
1 = Employed
2 = Not employed
9 = Decline to answer

What language do you speak the most in the home?
1 = Armenian
2 = Russian
3 = Kurdish
4 = Assyrian
5 = Greek
6 = Ukrainian
7 = Yezidi

Racial or Ethnic Background (add your country-specific codes)
1 = Armenian
2 = Russian/molokan
3 = Yezidi
4 = Kurd
5 = Assyrian
6 = Greek
7 = Jew
98 = Don't know
99 = Decline to answer

Subjective social status
1 = Lowest
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = Highest
97 = Do not understand
98 = Can't choose
99 = Decline to answer

Does the total income of your household allow you to satisfactorily cover your needs?
0 = Not applicable
1 = Our income covers the needs well, we can save a lot
2 = Our income covers the needs well, we can save
3 = Our income covers the needs all right, without much difficulty
4 = Our income does not cover the needs, there are difficulties
5 = Our income does not cover the needs, there are great difficulties
7 = Do not understand
9 = Decline to answer

Family has: Car/Jeep/Van
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Decline to answer

Number of cars
0 = Not acceptable
99 = Decline to answer

Urban / rural population
0 = Capital
1 = Other urban
2 = Rural

Language of interview
1 = Armenian
2 = Georgian
3 = Kazakh
4 = Kyrgyz
5 = Romanian
6 = Russian
7 = Ukrainian
8 = Other

Survey mode
1 = Face to face with printed questionnaire
2 = Face to face with tablet/ smartphone
3 = Telephone interview
4 = Online survey
5 = Postal survey

Age grouped
1 = 18-35
2 = 36-55
3 = 56 and above

Education grouped
1 = Less than complete secondary
2 = Secondary
3 = Technical/vocational
4 = Higher