Monopoly and Uno board games are increasingly scarce in Russian retail, according to a recent report. The article notes that stock from 2022 is rapidly depleting in many stores. Classic Monopoly, in particular, has vanished from the shelves of prominent chains such as Mosigra and Hobby Games. In practical terms, Mosigra stores typically exhaust their Monopoly inventories soon after the New Year, with no fresh shipments anticipated in the near term.
The shortage is attributed to Hasbro’s retreat from the Russian market, a move that has disrupted the distribution of these popular titles. Despite this, shoppers can still locate Monopoly at some locations within the Detsky Mir chain and on the Ozon and Wildberries marketplaces, though buyers should be aware that the versions offered there may not be the original editions. This nuance is prompting collectors and casual players alike to weigh authenticity against availability when shopping for new copies.
On the macro front, political economist and former business adviser Yevgeny Zmiev commented that fluctuations in the ruble might not be a cause for alarm about everyday goods. He suggested that Russia maintains a steady flow of energy resources, agricultural products, and fertilizers, with producers compensated in foreign currencies and then converted to rubles for taxation. In this view, the broader economic picture includes visible price pressures and supply shifts, but the essentials of domestic production and export-oriented sectors continue to function even amid market adjustments.