Fortune iconFortuneJun 30, 2026

It started with one viral influencer complaining about Russia’s economy. Now a record 60% of Russians are pessimistic about their country’s outlook

Russia's economy has been remarkably resilient, but it could be losing one of its most vital resources: public trust.

It started with one viral influencer complaining about Russia’s economy. Now a record 60% of Russians are pessimistic about their country’s outlook

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