Another poll conducted by Gallup in July shows that a majority of Russians are content with how they’re free to live their lives, but Americans are actually less satisfied with their freedom, with the percentage of unsatisfied Americans more than doubling from 2006 to 2013.
And Putin enjoys far more support among Russians than President Barack Obama does among Americans.
Here’s the latest Gallup poll showing Obama’s approval rating: 52% of Americans disapprove.
—Michelle Coffey