A Journey Through Putin’s Russia
The Daily
Reorientation of Russia's Economy for Western Products
Russia has successfully reoriented its economy in the last two years, enabling consumers to buy expensive Western products by importing them from neighboring countries like China, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Armenia. Despite sanctions and economic challenges, Russian consumers are still able to purchase Apple products at a comparable price to the West, with the latest models becoming available shortly after their release in America. The salesperson in an ordinary Apple store in Russia expressed confidence in the country's economic survival and potential thriving, emphasizing the ease of access to Western goods despite external pressures.
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