More than half of the 1,600 respondents to the survey said they are unsatisfied with their daily lives, albeit the percentage is coming down rapidly.
As compared to the public opinion survey conducted last November in this All-Russian Public Opinion Research Centre survey the feeling became less spread, with a decline from 62 per cent to 56 per cent.
At the same time, the number of those who estimate their life situation as favourable continues to grow - from 23 per cent last November to 31 per cent in March.
The number of those who cannot stand their distressful situation any more is low - 11 per cent as against 14 per cent in February.
The pollster says over the outgoing month Russians most often felt hope (35 per cent), but many felt disappointment (24 per cent) and concern (21 per cent) during this time.
Respondents point to such feelings as joy not so often (15 percent), as well as to tranquility (12 per cent) and confidence (11 per cent).
Another 11 per cent of those polled say they mainly felt indifference. In a lesser degree Russians experienced a feeling of anger and fury (8 per cent).
The poll was conducted on between 13 and 14 this month in 140 cities and towns of Russia's 42 regions and territories.
The statistical error claims not to exceed 3.4 per cent.