One thousand days of the war in Ukraine marks a significant milestone that not only reflects the duration of the military conflict initiated by Vladimir Putin but also underscores the profound changes it has brought to millions of people. Since the invasion began, opinions in Russian society have solidified on various topics, including the war itself, relations with Ukrainians, the state of the economy, and public sentiment. Some people have grown disillusioned with both the state and their fellow citizens, others have embraced propaganda narratives, and some have revisited fears from the past. A journalist from 7x7 asked residents of Arkhangelsk Oblast how 1,000 days of war have impacted their lives, what they have lost, and what kind of future they envision.
Their responses, analyzed by Anna Kuleshova, co-founder of Social Researchers Across Borders and founder of the research initiative Social Foresight Group, provide a simplified representation of Russian public consciousness.