A small portion (6%) of the population concur with receiving their salary in digital rubles.

A small portion (6%) of the population concur with receiving their salary in digital rubles.

A recent study conducted by SuperJob has shed light on the attitudes of economically active residents in Russia towards the digital ruble, the country's new national currency. The study found a higher proportion of high-income specialists, specifically those earning over 100,000 rubles, who are supporters (10%) of the digital ruble compared to less affluent city dwellers. However, a significant majority of regional residents are against receiving wages in digital rubles (72%).

The study, which involved economically active regional residents, also found that only 6% of this demographic are ready to switch to digital payments fully or partially. Among the participants, men showed slightly more openness to innovations, with 8% in favor compared to 4% among women.

The study did not provide specific information about the attitudes of women towards the digital ruble beyond the 4% who are in favor, or the attitudes of less affluent city dwellers beyond the 72% who are against the digital ruble.

One of the main concerns expressed by respondents is the potential for system glitches, with many stating that such issues could leave individuals without means to live. The study did not reveal any specific concerns about system glitches among high-income specialists, only among the overall population.

Authorities have assured the technological readiness of the digital rubles, but the skepticism among the public, particularly in regional areas, remains. Detailed, localized data for specific cities, such as Tomich, is not available from the search results.

If you require detailed and specific insight, it is recommended to consult local surveys or government reports conducted in Tomich or similar Russian cities that target these resident groups. Overall, public attitudes towards digital rubles in Russia appear to vary depending on factors such as familiarity with digital currencies, trust in government financial institutions, and perceived benefits such as convenience and security.

Finance-related professionals who participated in the study showed more support for the digital ruble (10%) compared to less affluent city dwellers, suggesting that attitudes towards the digital ruble in business circles may be more favorable. Conversely, a significant majority of regional residents are against receiving wages in digital rubles (72%), indicating potential challenges in adopting the digital ruble in the business sector outside major cities.

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