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economyrussiamedium impact18/08/2026, 10:35:18Confidence 67/100

Kommersant reports Russians buying fewer clothes and paying more — not independently verified

Purchases of clothing and footwear in Russia fell by 10% from January to May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Some segments saw a decline of up to 15%, according to calculations by analytics firms Kloto Consulting and TrendVision.

Claims & verification status

Likely

Clothing and footwear purchases in Russia fell by 10% from January to May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

Attributed to: Kommersant, Kloto Consulting, TrendVision
Likely

Some segments of clothing and footwear saw a decline of up to 15% in purchases from January to May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

Attributed to: Kommersant, Kloto Consulting, TrendVision

Sources & evidence

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