Economic confidence in Russia has collapsed to historic lows, with a record 60% of citizens now expressing pessimism about the country's outlook.
The surge in negative sentiment follows a viral social media critique by influencer Victoria Bonya, whose comments on the state of the domestic economy resonated with a population increasingly strained by wartime conditions.
The poll results underscore a deepening disconnect between official narratives and public reality.
As inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions persist, the willingness of ordinary Russians to voice dissatisfaction appears to be growing, driven by digital platforms that bypass traditional state media controls.
This social unrest coincides with severe structural headwinds for the Russian economy.
The stock market has recently recorded its sharpest weekly decline in nearly four years, marking the culmination of a prolonged bearish phase.