More than half of Russians believe that the sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation since last year have not altered their daily lives or lifestyles. This conclusion emerges from a survey conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation, commonly known as FOM, which tracks public sentiment on economic pressures and their concrete effects.
According to the survey findings, 56% of respondents reported that the sanctions did not affect them or their routines at all. An additional 25% said the sanctions had only a minor impact on their lives, while 14% indicated a noticeable or strong influence on their circumstances. The responses suggest a diverse range of experiences among the population, with a majority perceiving limited personal disruption despite broader external pressures.
In related coverage of the economic dynamics, financial news outlets have reported on energy trade results during the ongoing confrontation with Western economies. Earlier reporting cited by Handelsblatt, drawing on Bloomberg calculations, indicating that even amid Western sanctions against Russia, the country’s earnings from energy exports rose in July 2023 to about $8.66 billion. This represented an increase of roughly 5.3% compared with the same period in the prior year, highlighting how energy markets continued to perform despite external restrictions and political tensions.
Further context shows that the overall decline in Russian gas output appears to be moderating. Observers note a slowdown in the pace of reductions, which may influence future energy supply dynamics and related financial indicators. Taken together, these points illustrate a nuanced picture where some sectors experience sustained revenue while household-level effects vary across the population, and the energy sector maintains resilience even amid sanctions and international pressure.