OREANDA-NEWS. August 10, 2009. Due to its nuclear industry (both military and civil), Russia is one of the leading world powers. Such is the opinion of 37.9% of the people who have taken part in NTA-Privolzhye’s public opinion poll “This Year We are Marking the 60th Anniversary of the First Nuclear Bomb Test: Why is This Event Important to You?”, reported the press-centre of Minatom.

22.58% said that nuclear weapon helped Russia to preserve its statehood and international influence during the period of transition.

21.77% believe that nuclear weapon is Russia’s reliable shield against possible aggression.

17.74% said that due to the nuclear project Russia enjoys developed scientific-technical infrastructure.

The poll was held July 22-Aug 10 and involved 125 people.