Chesnut (2020) compared a 2019 survey showing that public opinion in the Russian Federation was simultaneously moving towards more gender equality, but "retreating" towards traditional gender roles, with a 2020 poll conducted by the state-run Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) showing that social attitudes amongst Russians had become less favourable towards women serving in the military.
Chesnut (2020) analyzed a 2019 survey indicating progress towards gender equality but "retreat" to traditional roles alongside a 2020 poll by VTsIOM, showing that Russians' attitudes toward women in the military had become less favorable.