Consumer prices in Moscow soar , unemployment falls , some Russians stockpile essentials . ` One day , however , it will crack . Poll shows Russians ' confidence in future is low . Russian President Putin blames economic woes on the crisis ; his approval is still sky - high . Russian opposition hopes economic ` ` perfect storm '' could bring down the economy .
Consumer prices in Moscow soar , unemployment falls , some Russians stockpile essentials . Poll shows Russians ' confidence in future is low . Russian President Putin blames economic woes on the crisis ; his approval is still sky - high . Russian opposition hopes economic ` ` perfect storm '' could bring down the economy .