Since the spring of 1991, the CSPP has been involved in more than 100 nationwide sample surveys in post-Communist countries. Each round of surveys asks a common core of questions, a unique source for monitoring trends within nations, and comparisons across nations. All research questions and analyses are undertaken independently of government. The New Russia Barometer Surveys (NRB) comprise one series within the CSPP surveys. They have been conducted annually since 1992, and consist of interviews with a stratified representative nationwide sample of Russian adults. The interviews last approximately one hour, and collect information about political, economic and social attitudes and behaviour. Further information is available on the CSPP New Russia Barometer webpages. The New Russia Barometer VI, July-August, 1996 is the sixth study in the series. It was conducted immediately after the second round of the 1996 presidential election. The questionnaire covered the following topics:employmentevaluation of economymaking ends meetpolitical attitudeselectionshealthsocial background