Originally Posted By: gia jordan
If the Ruble is lower, is Russia jacking up the prices to compensate for it?


Originally Posted By: Jerkules
Your bigger problem could be if they can't stock the shelves. Have you seen the pics of grocery stores in Venezuela since the oil price tanked?

http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-30710014

In response to sanctions, Russia banned food imports a few months ago, so they probably have some shortages on things.

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/a...ers/504773.html



Jerky's got a valid point on this, Gia. Hell, Putin's entire shtick has been to reclaim the "glory" and territory that was the U.S.S.R. As it is, he's only managed to reclaim it's ignominy.