ULTIMATE Russian ECONOMY review: have sanctions worked?!

"Our economy appeared stronger than Western sanctions," said Putin in February 2023. However, is it true? What about the inflation, production, and prices of groceries, cars, and services? I made this video to provide you with an ultimate review of the Russian economy since the beginning of the war against Ukraine. Are Western technologies still available in the Russian market? Does Russia produce its cars? Has GDP gone down? Answers to all of those questions are in this video.

00:00 - 00:37 - intro
00:37 - 2:49 - groceries
2:49 - 4:33 - Coca Cola hasn't left Russia
4:33 - 5:00 - Chinese Coke
5:00 - 7:55 - more groceries and conclusion
7:55 - 9:05 - farming isn't growing as it should
9:05 - 9:35 - Minister of farming is a son of ex FSB director
9:35 - 10:25 - farming is not profitable anymore
10:25 - 15:22 - cars, sales went down, more Japanese, Chinese cars
15:22 - 16:35 - tax on electric cars
16:35 - 17:55 - some more cars info
17:55 - 21:36 - "Russian" new car
21:36 - 22:20 - conclusion on cars
22:20 - 24:36 - inflation
24:36 - 27:52 - deficit of electronics?
27:52 - 31:00 - is SWIFT really cut off?
31:00 - 35:33 - restrictions keep ruble strong
35:33 - 38:37 - production
38:37 - 42:54 - unemployment
42:54 - 49:12 - Russia loses workforce
49:12 - 51:34 - investments
51:34 - 53:32 - oil and gas
53:32 - 55:24 - Moneybox of Russia
55:24 - 59:03 - don't hide statistics if everything is good
59:03 - 1:02:31 - conclusion

[duaneruckle]

Absolutely the best discussion of practical internal Russian economy I have heard. Fantastic job Zack !!

[jcben]

Great explanation of the impact of the war. Thank you Zack

[_loss_]

Slimy companies like coke need to be held against the wall. It's one thing staying, but lying about leaving is completely dishonourable.

[TerGar]

The Coke thing makes me ridiculously mad. Just tell us (Americans) that you left and change the packaging. Not a good look, Coca Cola. :(

[sumiland]

ZACK!! The hardest working 22 year old Russian on youtube! 😄👍

[sarahysasaga]

Honestly...this is rhe best video you have ever done. I love rhe longer videos!

[kcmann]

Always good to see you, i never get to see you live but glad to see your around still

[marcpilati]

I can tell you put a lot of work into this video, thankyou Zack!

[wayfarernick]

Great video bro! Clearly lots of research to present this much detailed information.

[tk-jrpy]

Young man I look forward to every stream that you produce. You are so informative and bright your wisdom is so far beyond your age. I hope that you can move to the states and finish your education. I am from the state of Ohio and our nation needs more inspirationalyoung people like yourself

[alexbayer]

In Russia, we don’t support Putin’s totalitarian regime. Peace for everyone!

[Walker]

Excellent data summaries in this post- thank you so much for the deep dive. You are Way Smart & personable with bright future- stay strong; stay present.

[gerardcharleswilson]

Your English has improved enormously over the months. You don't even make the mistake of leaving out the definite and indefinite articles as even the best Russian vloggers sometimes do. Well done.

[arthurbosch]

Thank you for the episode, Zack. Very interesting.

[mathedguy]

Excellent Zack ! Thanks much. Please take Natasha for another hike.

[ChrisAastrup]

Awesome to have a new video from you. Interesting and informative. I hope you are doing well, I hope the best for you.

[hamcheeselettucemayosandwich]

Pre-war sub here Zack. So proud you took all the actions you have since the invasion began. I think in you will be a part of something big.

[joesauer]

Excellent journalism Zack! Thanks for the work you put into this video.

[heehee]

Zack, thank you for your well thought out, comprehensive videos. I truly enjoy watching them. Hope all is well with you :)

[eskii]

Hey Zack. If you go to any of the recent protests in Georgio please film a bit. Would be interesting to hear your perspective.