[temp483332]

I am not in Russia, but I have friends in Russia and visit Russia once a year or so.

From what I see there is no visible economy problems in Russia. Yes, there are some temporary issues in some areas, but generally it's resolved promptly.

There is some decrease of real salary/price increase, but not that significant. Probably situation in EU is worse.

It looks like economic block of Russian government is really professional and know what to do. It's not typical for government in Russia ;)

Also it helps that people are locked in country by western countries, so many stays in country and drives the economy.

[nazgob]

Situation in EU is worse than Russia? In what way?

[tsoukase]

Possibly the GP means percentage change in the last few years. Europe was high and got worse, Russia is always low and has nothing to loose.

[DrProtic]

Russia has 2.2% unemployment

Germany has 6.3%

Spain 9.9%

France 7.9%

All while having millions of foreigners/immigrants to support.