Half of Russia’s population saves on food
Published: 24 March, 2009, 19:49
As the economic crisis continues, 50% of Russia’s population have started saving on food, closely followed by clothes.
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Published: 24 March, 2009, 19:49
As the economic crisis continues, 50% of Russia’s population have started saving on food, closely followed by clothes.