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) contrasted a 2019 survey revealing that public opinion in Russia was moving towards more gender equality but "retreating" to traditional roles with a 2020 poll by VTsIOM, indicating that Russians' attitudes toward women serving in the military had become less favorable.