There is a lot of support of course, like in China. Remember TV is still the main media in Russia and it is strictly state controlled. Moreover the gov is not b

There is a lot of support of course, like in China. Remember TV is still the main media in Russia and it is strictly state controlled. Moreover the gov is not bad at online information warfare and even many Europeans, AU/US people support Putin (as indicated by downvotes I'm getting here and as I even sometimes hear IRL) The 30% number is among people I have known in life (friends/acquaintances, those who actually left, not counting those planning to leave, that'd be like 70%). I have not checked other stats but I wouldn't be surprised