cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/50183407
One of the biggest concerns for Russians at the start of this year is the rapid rise in the cost of basic necessities. Across the country, prices for vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy products, pet food, and other everyday goods have climbed sharply.
@Hotznplotzn War going well then?
Well, the good thing about being sent to the frontline as a russian is you won’t need that much food.
Well, at least Americans can get a preview of what they can look forward to if they don’t get off their couches and do something about their situation.
I have heard that when people are starving they’re more likely to overthrow their government, but looking at North Korea, I’m not sure how true that is, or how true it is anymore.
Damn just a bunch of anecdotes, I had hoped for some real info on the economy of Russia.
How common for instance is it that people are in similar situations to these people?From more general info about the economy, this is pretty much in line with what could be expected for the less well off part of the population.
But what really matters is if this is finally beginning to hit the average middle class Russian, and not only the poor. because that’s the point where we may begin to see resistance to the system.Much like the United States, the Russian state isn’t interested in publishing real economic metrics.
Which is why we rely on journalism giving us a broader picture. Anecdotes can be OK, but without some background knowledge about general trends, they are pretty worthless.
Turnip winter yet to happen, and even when it did in the German Empire: the people still didn’t revolt
