Russian Families Struggle with Soaring Prices of Baby Items and Food Due to Ukraine War
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Russian families like the Stepanovas are cutting back on food, baby items, and going out due to soaring prices caused by the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. Prices have risen much faster than incomes.
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Baby milk prices have quadrupled and pram prices have tripled over the past 5 years, according to mother Darya Stepanova. Disposable diapers and baby food prices have at least doubled.
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The Stepanova family's income has not kept pace with inflation. They have cut back on treats and eating out.
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Economist Igor Lipits says the real economic situation in Russia is bad, with stagnation and deterioration after the March election.
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At a St. Petersburg market, shopper Lyudmila says she and friends are trying to cut back and find discounts to survive.