Rosstat Masks Economic Issues with Linguistic Manipulations

Russian officials continue to employ bureaucratic tricks to maintain the appearance of existing 'stability' amidst war and economic challenges. Recently, Rosstat began avoiding terms like 'increased' or 'rose' regarding food prices, opting instead for the more neutral term 'changed'. This has caused discontent even among pro-government bloggers, highlighting the disconnect between official statements and real-life conditions.