Interviewee Sector
1 = Immigrant from the Soviet Union post 1989
2 = Jewish - not an immigrant from the Soviet Union
3 = Arab

National Sample or Amplification Sample
1 = National sample
2 = Amplification sample of former USSR immigrants

Language of Interview
1 = Hebrew
2 = Russian
3 = Arabic

In your opinion, what is Israel's general situation? (Read 1-5)
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Not so good
4 = Not good
5 = Not at all good
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuse to answer

To what extent are you interested in politics? (Read 1-4)
1 = To a large extent
2 = To some extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = Not at all
5 = Do not read: Do not know, refuses to answer

How often do you stay informed about what’s going on in politics through TV, the radio or the press? (Read 1-5)
1 = Every day
2 = A number of times a week
3 = Once or twice a week
4 = Infrequently
5 = Never
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent can you and your friends influence the policies of the government? (Read 1-4)
1 = To a very large extent
2 = To a certain extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = Not at all
5 = Do not read: not relevant
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent can a citizen like you influence what happens in these frameworks? To a large extent, to some extent, to a small extent or not at all?
1 = used
2 = not used

Educational institution
1 = 1 - To a large extent
2 = 2 - To some extent
3 = 3 - To a small extent
4 = 4 - Not at all
5 = Do not read: not relevant
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In general, to what extent are you pleased or not pleased with the way Israeli democracy functions? (Read 1-4)
1 = Very not pleased
2 = Not pleased
3 = Pleased
4 = Very pleased
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, is the State of Israel presently democratic to a suitable degree, too democratic or not democratic enough? (Read 1-5)
1 = Far too much
2 = Too much
3 = The right measure
4 = Too little
5 = Far too little
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In the long term, do you want or not want to live in the country? (Read 1-4)
1 = Convinced that want to
2 = Want to, but not convinced
3 = I have my doubts
4 = Convinced that I do not want to
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Would you want your children and grandchildren to live in Israel? (Read 1-4)
1 = Definitely yes
2 = I think so
3 = I don’t think so
4 = Definitely not
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Desire for a higher standard of living
1 = 1 - Not at all important
2 = 2 - Not so important
3 = 3 - Quite important
4 = 4 - Very important
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Israeli Arabs are deprived compared with Jewish citizens.
1 = Definitely disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Agree
4 = Definitely agree
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

What is your level of trust in the resilience and future existence of Israel? (Read 1-6)
1 = Definitely trust
2 = Trust
3 = Quite trust
4 = Do not quite trust
5 = Do not trust
6 = Do not trust at all
7 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent do you feel that you are part of the state of Israel and its problems? (Read 1-5)
1 = To a very large extent
2 = To a large extent
3 = To some extent
4 = To a small extent
5 = To a very small extent
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

How proud are you to be Israeli? (Read 1-4)
1 = Very proud
2 = Quite proud
3 = Not so proud
4 = Not at all proud
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In general, do you think it's possible to trust people, or do you always need to be very careful in relationships with people?
1 = You can always trust people
2 = In general you can trust people
3 = In general you have to be very careful
4 = You always have to be very careful
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

The Prime Minister
1 = 1 -No trust at all
2 = 2 - Little trust
3 = 3 - Some trust
4 = 4 - A lot of trust
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion, to what extent is there corruption in Israel? (Read 1-4)
1 = Not at all
2 = To a small extent
3 = To some extent
4 = To a large extent
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In your opinion is there more or less corruption in the State of Israel today than in other democratic countries? (Read 1-5)
1 = In Israel there is much more corruption
2 = In Israel there is a little more corruption
3 = Like other countries
4 = In Israel there is a little less corruption
5 = In Israel there is much less corruption
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Participation of citizens in politics (Read 1-5).
1 = 1 - In Israel there is much more
2 = 2 - In Israel there is a little more
3 = 3 - Like other countries
4 = 4 - In Israel there is a little less
5 = 5 - In Israel there is much less
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

The addition of Arab parties, including Arab Ministers, to the government. Are you very opposed, opposed, supportive, or very supportive?
1 = 1 - Very opposed
2 = 2 - Opposed
3 = 3 - Supportive
4 = 4 - Very supportive
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

A strong leadership that does not need to take the Knesset or election campaigns into account
1 = 1 - Very desirable
2 = 2 -Desirable
3 = 3 - Not so desirable
4 = 4 -Not at all desirable
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Politicians do not tend to consider the opinion of the simple citizen.
1 = 1 - Definitely disagree
2 = 2 -Disagree
3 = 3 -Not sure
4 = 4 - Agree
5 = 5 -Definitely agree
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

There is much talk about left and right in politics. Where would you rank yourself along a left-right continuum, when 1 is the right end and 7 the left end?
1 = 1 -Right
2 = 2
3 = 3
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 - Left
8 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

What is your view on the evacuation of Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria in a final status agreement with the Palestinians? (Read 1-3)
1 = There should be no evacuation under any circumstances.
2 = Willing to evacuate all the small and isolated settlements.
3 = Willing to evacuate all settlements, including the large settlement blocs.
4 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In a final status agreement, to what extent would you agree to Israel transferring Jerusalem’s Arab neighborhoods to the Palestinians? (Read 1-4)
1 = Definitely agree
2 = Quite agree
3 = Somewhat disagree
4 = Definitely disagree
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Rule of law. Does it exist to a large extent, to some extent, to a small extent or not at all?
1 = 1- To a large extent
2 = 2 -To some extent
3 = 3 -To a small extent
4 = 4 - Not at all
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To be born in Israel. Is it very important, quite important, not so important, or not at all important?
1 = 1 - Very important
2 = 2 -Quite important
3 = 3 - Not so important
4 = 4 -Not at all important
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

If you were about to enlist in the army now, what would you do? (Read 1-5)
1 = I would make an effort to avoid army service
2 = I would enlist, but only as a non-combatant
3 = I would enlist and let the IDF determine my placement
4 = I would enlist and ask to serve as a combatant
5 = I would enlist and volunteer for an elite combat unit
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Right-wing activists
1 = 1 - Very positive
2 = 2 -Quite positive
3 = 3 - Quite negative
4 = 4 -Very negative
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

If you were asked to evaluate the contribution of FSU immigrants to Israeli society and to the State of Israel, you’d say that the immigrants: (Read 1-3)
1 = Give more than what they receive
2 = Give and receive in equal measure
3 = Receive less than what they give
4 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

In the wake of immigration from the FSU, crime has escalated in Israel. Do you agree to a large extent, agree to some extent, somewhat disagree, or definitely disagree?
1 = 1 - Agree to a large extent
2 = 2 -Agree to some extent
3 = 3 -Somewhat disagree
4 = 4 - Definitely disagree
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

There are different evaluations of the percentage of non Jewish immigrants (from amongst all immigrants) that have come to Israel since 1989 from the FSU. In your opinion, what is the percentage?
999 = refuses to answer

(To half of sample 1) Would you agree to a member of your family marrying an American citizen who is not Jewish? (Read 1-4)
1 = Definitely yes
2 = I think so
3 = I don’t think so
4 = Definitely no
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Would you agree or disagree with this statement: “Most young people living now in the FSU who are entitled to come would be better off immigrating to Israel.” (Read 1-4)
1 = 1 - Agree
2 = 2 - Quite agree
3 = 3 - Somewhat disagree
4 = 4 - Definitely disagree
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

(To immigrants) Do you have any close Israeli friends who are not FSU immigrants?
1 = Have
2 = Don’t have
3 = Do not read: refuses to answer

(To immigrants only) What is your main media source for information on Israeli politics? Is it mainly Hebrew media or Russian media?
1 = Hebrew media (TV/Internet/Radio)
2 = Russian media
3 = Do not read: refuses to answer
4 = Other:________
9 = Both
10 = Other

(Immigrants only) Generally, what marks would you give to Russian-speaking politicians on their work for the FSU immigrant public?
1 = 1 - Bad
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5 - Excellent
6 = Do not read: refuses to answer

(Immigrants only) To what extent have you realized in Israel the aspirations and expectations you had before your immigration? (Read 1-5)
1 = To a large extent
2 = To some extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = Not at all
5 = I had no aspirations or expectations
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent do you feel that you realize yourself in your current profession? (Read 1-4)
1 = To a large extent
2 = To some extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = Not at all
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent does your level of education fit the demands of your current job? (For respondents who say they don’t work, ask about their last job in Israel.) (Read 1-3)
1 = Fits to a large extent
2 = My level of education is higher than my job’s demands
3 = My level of education is lower than my job’s demands
4 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

(For immigrants only) If you compare conditions in your current home (quality, crowdedness) to the one you had in your country of origin, do you feel that: (Read 1-3)
1 = My home in Israel is better
2 = No difference
3 = My home in Israel is worse
4 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

(Do not read answers) In your opinion, what is the main problem of immigrants from the FSU, which has still not been taken care of by the government? (First)
1 = Civil marriages
2 = Pensions
3 = social housing
4 = employment (unemployment, working not in their profession, etc.)
5 = language (ulpans - places to learn, lack of knowledge etc.)
6 = discriminatory treatment
7 = do not know, refuses to answer
8 = other:__________
13 = discrepancy with Israeli society/connection to Israeli society/social problems
14 = conversion/religion/prohibiting assimilation
15 = crime/violence
16 = education
17 = racism
18 = alcohol
19 = lone soldiers
20 = care of youth
21 = not loyal enough/not patriotic
22 = everything all at once
23 = they accept everything
24 = economic/financial
99 = other

Do you usually listen to the radio? If so, in general how much time do you listen to the radio each day? (Read 1-6)
1 = More than eight hours a day
2 = Five to eight hours per day
3 = Three to five hours per day
4 = One to three hours per day
5 = Less than one hour per day
6 = Do not listen to the radio at all
7 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Do you usually watch TV? If so, in general how much time do you watch TV each day? (Read 1-6)
1 = More than eight hours a day
2 = Five to eight hours per day
3 = Three to five hours per day
4 = One to three hours per day
5 = Less than one hour per day
6 = Do not watch TV at all
7 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

What is your age?
999 = Refuses to answer

In which year did you immigrate to the country?
9999 = Refuses to answer

Who did you vote for in the last election that was held in February 2009? (Do not read answers)
1 = Kadima - led by Tzippi Livni
2 = Labor - led by Ehud Barak
3 = Likud - led by Binyamin Netanyahu
4 = Shas
5 = Yisrael Beiteinu - led by Avigdor Lieberman
6 = HaBayit HaYehudi - The New Mafdal
7 = The Pensioners
8 = Meretz
9 = Hadash
10 = Yahadut HaTorah/Agudath Israel
11 = The Greens
12 = Yisrael Hazaka - led by Efraim Sneh
13 = Meimad and the Green Movement
14 = Ichud Leumi (Moledet, HaTikvah, Tekumah, Israel Shelanu)
15 = Young People Party - Tzabar
16 = The Green Leaf Party
17 = Tzomet
18 = Handicapped Persons Party
19 = Balad
20 = Do not read: did not vote
21 = Do not read: do not remember/refuses to answer

(For immigrants only) Would you define yourself as: (Read 1-4)
1 = Jewish on both sides
2 = Jewish on my mother’s side
3 = Jewish on my father’s side
4 = Not Jewish
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

To what extent do you usually observe religious tradition? (Read 1-4)|
1 = I do not observe tradition at all
2 = I observe some traditions
3 = I observe tradition to a large extent
4 = I observe tradition meticulously
5 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

(For those who have studied for 12 years and over) Do you have an academic degree?
1 = No
2 = Yes
3 = Do not read: refuses to answer

The average monthly expenditure of a four person family in the country has reached 11,500 NIS. Considering your family expenditures do you spend: (Read 1-5)
1 = Much more than the average
2 = A little more than the average
3 = About the average
4 = A little less than the average
5 = Much less than the average
6 = Do not read: refuses to answer

How many rooms do you have in your home?
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = Over 10
12 = Do not read: refuses to answer

To what social class do you belong? (Read 1-5)
1 = Upper class
2 = Upper-middle class
3 = Middle class
4 = Lower-middle class
5 = Lower class
6 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer

Religion (Read 1-5)
1 = Jewish
2 = Muslim
3 = Christian
4 = Druze
5 = Other
6 = Do not read: refuses to answer

(Don't ask Arabs) How would you define yourself? (Read 1-4)
1 = Secular
2 = Traditional
3 = Religious
4 = Ultra-religious
5 = Do not read: refuses to answer

Sex
1 = Male
2 = Female

1 = Very happy
2 = Happy
3 = Quite happy
4 = Not so happy
5 = Not happy
6 = Very not happy
7 = Do not read: do not know, refuses to answer