www.mediafax.ro/externe/facturile-la-utilitati-au-

Russians are facing utility bills that have increased by over 50% since the Ukraine invasion, with a 13% rise this year alone. Families are struggling as military expenses and inflation weigh heavily on their budgets. A Moscow history teacher, Polina Ibragimova, was shocked by her latest bill, which exceeded her monthly salary advance. The government adjusts utility prices periodically, with significant increases occurring after the recent parliamentary elections. The Central Bank of Russia is trying to control inflation, currently at its highest in two years, while political leaders express concerns over rising costs affecting both families and small businesses. The Central Bank predicts inflation will remain above its target in the coming years.