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60% Say Russian Economy Worsening, Growth Forecast Cut to 0.4%

7/1/2026

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Gallup poll of 1,000 Russians (Mar 14–May 6, 2026) found 60% say economy is worsening, the highest in two decades.
Confidence fell, with military at 66%, government at 53% and media freedom at 34%.
35% said it was a good time to find a job, while 58% said it was bad.
The government cut its 2026 growth forecast to 0.4% as mobilization-driven labor shortages and higher defense spending strain the economy.

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Gallup poll of 1,000 Russians (Mar 14–May 6, 2026) found 60% say economy is worsening, the highest in two decades.
Confidence fell, with military at 66%, government at 53% and media freedom at 34%.
35% said it was a good time to find a job, while 58% said it was bad.
The government cut its 2026 growth forecast to 0.4% as mobilization-driven labor shortages and higher defense spending strain the economy.