The savings of the Russians are stagnating. Interest rates are rising, but people are no longer setting money aside21 October 2025
Foreign Affairs Constant increase of alcohol consumption in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. Russians drink more: 8.5 liters of strong alcohol per capita in 20241 April 2025 In the year 2024, sales of strong alcoholic beverages in Russia (excluding vodka) increased by 10.2%, reaching 3.2 liters per…
Foreign Affairs The war demands fresh blood. Putin orders the largest recruitment campaign in the past 14 years. 160,000 young people are targeted1 April 2025 Vladimir Putin signed a decree regarding the deployment of spring conscription for compulsory military service. According to the published document,…
