The typical amount Russians allocate for New Year food this year stands at about 5,115 rubles, according to a study conducted by the Evotor company and reported by RIA News.
In calculating the festive cart, the list of items spans from green peas and herring to anchovies, pork leg and chicken fillet. It also covers crab sticks, smoked sausage, eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, horseradish, potatoes, beets, pickled cucumbers, tangerines, bananas, apples, cakes, candies, and a bottle of alcohol.
For Moscow, the average cost of a New Year’s basket reaches around 6,109 rubles, while St. Petersburg records about 5,623 rubles.
Russians were asked about the Christmas tree they planned to place for the holiday season, with many sharing their choices on December 8.
Additionally, insights emerged about how many people intended to travel during the New Year holidays and how they planned those trips.
On December 7, earnings for the upcoming year were a topic of discussion among Russians, reflecting expectations for the season ahead.
Earlier, Muscovites received updates on whether snow would meet the New Year’s Eve expectations, shaping the overall mood of the celebrations.