5 July 2026

The Russian government claims the economy is stable, but ordinary citizens are voting with their wallets. We are witnessing a silent panic across the country. It is no longer just a standard bank run—it has evolved into a massive, quiet liquidation of private wealth.

Ordinary people and business owners are desperately trying to cancel bank deposits, dump their cars, and sell off real estate. Why? Because when high-ranking politicians openly look at civilian savings as a “resource” to fund the war economy, physical and digital property becomes a trap. People want absolute liquidity. They want cash in hand before the Kremlin can freeze it.

In this Weekly Economic Review, we cut through the state propaganda to analyze the real data behind the Great Sell-Off. We look at the rising banking stress, the collapse of trust in the financial system, and what this total flight to cash means for the long-term stability of the Russian economy.

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. 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.