Nearly half said `` life is difficult , but bearable . '' Consumer prices in Ukraine soar , ruble falls , some Russian stockpile essentials . Poll shows Russians ' confidence in future is fading . Russians President Vladimir Putin blames economic woes on the Europe ; his approval rating still sky-high . Russian opposition hopes economic `` perfect storm '' could bring down Putin regime .
Consumer prices in Ukraine soar , ruble falls , some Russian stockpile essentials . Poll shows Russians ' confidence in future is fading . Russians President Vladimir Putin blames economic woes on the Europe ; his approval rating still sky-high . Russian opposition hopes economic `` perfect storm '' could bring down Putin regime .