“There is no mass unemployment, a fall in the currency, no queues in front of bankrupt banks.
The assortment in supermarkets has changed little, international brands are still available or their place is taken by local counterparts,” the article says.
The Russians interviewed by the author of the article stated that they did not feel noticeable changes.
They also noted that Russia has faced more difficult times.
In February, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said he was impressed with the performance of the Russian economy amid the pressure exerted on Russia.