25 May 2026

Welcome to another essential episode of Weekly Economic Review on Inside Russia.
The Kremlin insists that the Russian economy is healthy and stable, but what is the ground reality when the propaganda is stripped away?

In this video, we examine 15 real, unedited videos filmed by ordinary Russian citizens, entrepreneurs, and small business owners from across the country. From quiet retail spaces and empty storefronts to local manufacturers dealing with rising overhead costs and collapsing consumer demand, these localized perspectives provide an authentic look at daily economic life inside Russia.

While macroeconomic indicators focus on state-driven manufacturing sectors, everyday civilian commerce tells a very different story. We break down the real-world impact of current fiscal policies, tight credit markets, the 14.0 % Central Bank key rate, and structural pressures on regular people trying to sustain their livelihoods under unprecedented conditions.

This is not abstract data—this is evidence-based, human analysis from the ground up. Join the live broadcast for an honest, serious review of the data and stories state media chooses not to show.

I’m Konstantin Samoilov, a Russian in exile and creator of Inside Russia community. I talk to people inside the country every day, follow the numbers and the mood, study Russia under microscope and share my findings with the world. I cut through the noise and state propaganda to deliver the unvarnished economic reality on the ground.No hype — just facts. Sources: open public data and reporting (Russia Today, MinFin, CBR, Rosstat, business press). This video is commentary and analysis for information/education only and follows YouTube community guidelines.