The Russians have painted the image of the ideal MP -

All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) Presents evidence Russians what associations come to mind with the word "deputy of the State Duma," the qualities attributed to the parliamentarians and they understand the nature of their work.

phrase "deputy of the State Duma," first of all, is the Russians have a negative association "grafter" (20%), "greed" (9%), negative emotions in general (11%). Among neutral associations - "representative government" (11%), "the adoption of the laws" (5%), " civil servant "(4%)," chosen people "(4%), parliamentary immunity and privileges" (2%), etc. The positive view of the deputies - "defender of the interests of the people" (5%), an intelligent, educated, causing sympathy "(2%).

typical of Russians' Deputies of the State Duma - contradictory: on the one hand, the educated (57%), a good speaker (56%), professional (42%), charming ( 38%). On the other - pursuing their own interests (60%), divorced from the people (57%), dishonest (53%), unscrupulous (45%), irresponsible (42%). most controversial point - the charismatic 31% likely MPs generally considered mediocre, 35% - charismatic people.

relative majority of Russians understand the true essence of the work of deputies as the adoption of laws (37%). 18% believe that their calling - to care about people, 5% - engage in public affairs, 4% - to discuss important issues. On the other hand, 12% believe that they are idle, 6% - that they solve their personal problems, 4% - aspire to wealth.