In May, 2016 average value of ISW was -59 while value of IIW was much higher - -8. Such immense difference shows that despite all difficulties the Ukrainians are generally much more satisfied with their own life than with the situation in the country.

Survey has showed that as of mid-May, 2016 63% of the Ukrainians do not plan to have vacation. This share has decreased comparing to the results of the similar survey in 2015 (it was 68% then). The share of those who do not have an opportunity to go somewhere for vacation is 25%.

According to the latest KIIS study, attitudes of the Ukrainians toward Russia split almost equally: share of those who are positively minded to Russia (42%) and share of those who feel bad about it (43%) are the same, the difference is not statistically significant. Also 67% of the Ukrainians hold a positive attitude toward residents of Russia, and 8% - toward the leadership of Russia. According to a parallel studies by KIIS and Levada Center, attitudes of the Ukrainians toward Russia and of the Russians toward Ukraine became more positive. However, the Ukrainians` attitude toward Russia is better than the attitude of the Russians toward Ukraine.

Vast majority of Ukrainian citizens support the idea of joining the European Union. According to the public-opinion poll conducted by Kiev International Institute of Sociology, if a referendum on whether Ukraine should join the European Union was held in May 2016, 49% of Ukrainians would vote for accession to the EU, 26% would vote against, and the remaining 24% are undecided or would not vote.

• The majority of the Ukrainians believes that government leads the state in wrong direction, and negatively evaluates the activities of the central authorities.

• Most of the residents believe that the conflict in the East of Ukraine should be resolved via international peace talks.

• The most popular option of foreign policy vector is membership in the European Union but now it is supported by less than a half of the population. Perspective of membership in the Customs union receives only 12% of support.

• NATO membership is supported by 44%, and 38% of the Ukrainians are against it.