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As of December 2024, Russia's inflation rate hit a record high of 99.5%, coupled with interest rates ballooning to nearly five times those in the United States. Basic necessities have seen alarming price hikes, with staples like potatoes and onions experiencing increases of up to 90.5%. This economic turmoil has severely impacted the purchasing power of ordinary Russians, leaving them to grapple with rising prices while income stagnates.