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[-] Nalivai@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

That's the official numbers. They mean nothing in the real world. In the real world purchasing power of ruble got halved, at least.

[-] Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works -2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Just like how the US fudges the numbers on Inflation by redefining the "basket of goods" used for calculations

Edit here's an interesting video about it for anyone who doesn't believe me... https://youtu.be/1QAuROcA4mY?si=ab20iblc3BKrL0ZL

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