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[–] Nalivai@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

That's the official numbers. They mean nothing in the real world. In the real world purchasing power of ruble got halved, at least.

[–] Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Just like how the US fudges the numbers on Inflation by redefining the "basket of goods" used for calculations

Edit here's an interesting video about it for anyone who doesn't believe me... https://youtu.be/1QAuROcA4mY?si=ab20iblc3BKrL0ZL