The study was conducted by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology and the company "Rating" during the period of February 23 - March 14, 2013. The field phase took place from February 27 to March 10, 2013. The survey was conducted in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (in 41 settlements).

The survey showed that the level of happiness significantly decreased in the period from 2010 to 2012 and virtually unchanged in 2013. Thus in 2011, 63% of Ukrainians feel happy, in 2012 — 53% and in 2013 — 56%.

According to a survey results Ukrainian population is positive about the possibility to host the Winter Olympics 2022 in Ukraine. Almost 80% of respondents supported the idea of application to the International Olympic Committee for the right to host the Winter Olympics.

The survey showed that Kiev citizens are not satisfied with the situation in the city and with activities provided by the Head of the Kiev City State Administration. Thus, 61% of Kiev residents believe that management of the capital of Ukraine takes the wrong direction in their activities, including 34% of residents who are sure in the statement above. 56% of Kiev citizens are not satisfied with Head’s of the Kiev City State Administration activities, including 32% of respondents totally unsatisfied.

The majority of respondents both from Russia and Ukraine would like to see both countries independent but friendly states with open borders without visas and customs (in Ukraine — 72%, in Russia — 58%). In Ukraine, the number of the supporters of the idea above has decreased from February by 4%, in Russia — by 6%.