I don't believe it's true at all. I frequent some Russian forums to get a general sentiment and although people are quite careful to be not too open so that they don't get in trouble, it's pretty clear that Putin is hated for getting the country in this deep shit.
I also frequent some Russian forums. I have an impression that on average, Russians don’t blame Putin for starting the war against Ukraine. They hate him for being unable to win the war he started.
They don’t seem to oppose crimes committed by their government. They believe the main reason their country in deep shit is western military aid to Ukraine, and international sanctions against Russia.
I don't believe it's true at all. I frequent some Russian forums to get a general sentiment and although people are quite careful to be not too open so that they don't get in trouble, it's pretty clear that Putin is hated for getting the country in this deep shit.