Magazines, production lines and consumer choices suffer as isolation from the west bites
Yet, for many in Moscow and other Russian cities, the country’s growing political and economic isolation is having a direct impact on their livelihoods.
“It has also been hard to promote my business because Instagram and Facebook are blocked. These might look like little things but they really add up,” he said.import-substitution drive “The Russian economy is still hugely dependent on imports. For example, 90% of bakeries in Russia run on imported, primarily European, equipment. The drop in imports will have a huge impact on the products available in the country,” she said.It would be especially difficult for Russian companies to replace foreign technology products and microchips, Shagina added.
“As long as Russia has its revenues from gas and oil it can sustain the war. It will be a huge blow to the Kremlin if they lose that cash cow.”
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