what do these numbers mean?
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Serious Friday
February 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Serious Friday
This needs special explanatory thread on those who's not in @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social TG chats.
So, who's complaining: the "middle" class and predominantly those with mortgages, mainly private house owners.
What has happened? As usual, combination of several factors.
So, who's complaining: the "middle" class and predominantly those with mortgages, mainly private house owners.
What has happened? As usual, combination of several factors.
The Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service has not found any increases of tariffs beyond the 1,7% applied in January 2026. That should tell you how much they serve the Russian public. Here's a vie of the actual increases for Novgorod region:
www.interfax.ru/russia/1073371
www.interfax.ru/russia/1073371
February 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
This needs special explanatory thread on those who's not in @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social TG chats.
So, who's complaining: the "middle" class and predominantly those with mortgages, mainly private house owners.
What has happened? As usual, combination of several factors.
So, who's complaining: the "middle" class and predominantly those with mortgages, mainly private house owners.
What has happened? As usual, combination of several factors.
February 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM
"Essentially bankrupt." (rzd)
I'm not sure how 1% increase in rates will solve the issue.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/16/f...
I'm not sure how 1% increase in rates will solve the issue.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/16/f...
February 16, 2026 at 11:49 PM
"Essentially bankrupt." (rzd)
I'm not sure how 1% increase in rates will solve the issue.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/16/f...
I'm not sure how 1% increase in rates will solve the issue.
ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/16/f...
Okay, western press also notices and writes about budgets issues. And everyone posting prices of cucumbers in RU. So nauseating.
Okay, let's get back to reality. Two things.
State holds monopoly of currency. Meaning if it wants to, it can print monopoly money as long there is ink and paper in
Okay, let's get back to reality. Two things.
State holds monopoly of currency. Meaning if it wants to, it can print monopoly money as long there is ink and paper in
February 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Okay, western press also notices and writes about budgets issues. And everyone posting prices of cucumbers in RU. So nauseating.
Okay, let's get back to reality. Two things.
State holds monopoly of currency. Meaning if it wants to, it can print monopoly money as long there is ink and paper in
Okay, let's get back to reality. Two things.
State holds monopoly of currency. Meaning if it wants to, it can print monopoly money as long there is ink and paper in
Reposted by what do these numbers mean?
Russian Central Bank telegram channel posted ыыыы
Joke is "people deciphered the message".
More correct translation from RU sentence is "you're fucked"
Joke is "people deciphered the message".
More correct translation from RU sentence is "you're fucked"
February 12, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Russian Central Bank telegram channel posted ыыыы
Joke is "people deciphered the message".
More correct translation from RU sentence is "you're fucked"
Joke is "people deciphered the message".
More correct translation from RU sentence is "you're fucked"
Reposted by what do these numbers mean?
On Russian Telegram: The Russians managed to decipher the message from the Central Bank.
February 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
On Russian Telegram: The Russians managed to decipher the message from the Central Bank.
Oh, yeah. Couple of RU news.
1) They started spending money. So 5.7 for dec + 1.5 regional budget + 1.7 jan = 8.9 already. Also spending for Feb seems to be in line with 2025 levels. But will see.
t.me/istrebin/34487
1) They started spending money. So 5.7 for dec + 1.5 regional budget + 1.7 jan = 8.9 already. Also spending for Feb seems to be in line with 2025 levels. But will see.
t.me/istrebin/34487
February 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Oh, yeah. Couple of RU news.
1) They started spending money. So 5.7 for dec + 1.5 regional budget + 1.7 jan = 8.9 already. Also spending for Feb seems to be in line with 2025 levels. But will see.
t.me/istrebin/34487
1) They started spending money. So 5.7 for dec + 1.5 regional budget + 1.7 jan = 8.9 already. Also spending for Feb seems to be in line with 2025 levels. But will see.
t.me/istrebin/34487
I though I would post most fun ads from Super Bowl.
Truth be told there is little to show. And lot of followed pattern of intentionally cringey like Jeep one.
But this one hit me. That perfectly describes my day.
Truth be told there is little to show. And lot of followed pattern of intentionally cringey like Jeep one.
But this one hit me. That perfectly describes my day.
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I though I would post most fun ads from Super Bowl.
Truth be told there is little to show. And lot of followed pattern of intentionally cringey like Jeep one.
But this one hit me. That perfectly describes my day.
Truth be told there is little to show. And lot of followed pattern of intentionally cringey like Jeep one.
But this one hit me. That perfectly describes my day.
Reposted by what do these numbers mean?
Russian data suggest COVID deaths added at least 1 million additional pensioner deaths in 2020/2021.
github.com/dkobak/exces...
The effect will fade with time, but the mass deaths probably helped Russian pension finances.
Hopefully new qualifying pensioners in 2026 + weaker economy will hurt.
github.com/dkobak/exces...
The effect will fade with time, but the mass deaths probably helped Russian pension finances.
Hopefully new qualifying pensioners in 2026 + weaker economy will hurt.
February 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Russian data suggest COVID deaths added at least 1 million additional pensioner deaths in 2020/2021.
github.com/dkobak/exces...
The effect will fade with time, but the mass deaths probably helped Russian pension finances.
Hopefully new qualifying pensioners in 2026 + weaker economy will hurt.
github.com/dkobak/exces...
The effect will fade with time, but the mass deaths probably helped Russian pension finances.
Hopefully new qualifying pensioners in 2026 + weaker economy will hurt.
Another thing I'm excited is for Superbowl commercials. Be warned of lot of posts incoming
February 7, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Another thing I'm excited is for Superbowl commercials. Be warned of lot of posts incoming
Я/мы Машенька (I/We Are Mashenka) is a wild concept for anyone outside RU. But it is happening.
Imagine the absurdity of whole ministry of economy spending so much resources bailing out a bakery.
www.fontanka.ru/2026/01/26/7...
Imagine the absurdity of whole ministry of economy spending so much resources bailing out a bakery.
www.fontanka.ru/2026/01/26/7...
February 6, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Я/мы Машенька (I/We Are Mashenka) is a wild concept for anyone outside RU. But it is happening.
Imagine the absurdity of whole ministry of economy spending so much resources bailing out a bakery.
www.fontanka.ru/2026/01/26/7...
Imagine the absurdity of whole ministry of economy spending so much resources bailing out a bakery.
www.fontanka.ru/2026/01/26/7...
Has ROSSTAT finally publish december figures? I really await interview with Zubarevich on this topic.
a man in a green hoodie is eating popcorn and holding a microphone .
ALT: a man in a green hoodie is eating popcorn and holding a microphone .
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Has ROSSTAT finally publish december figures? I really await interview with Zubarevich on this topic.
Let's have a fun friday.
TF2 scout running for Congress.
TF2 scout running for Congress.
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Let's have a fun friday.
TF2 scout running for Congress.
TF2 scout running for Congress.
Sorry, not sorry for calling out RU govt's bluff. They try to tell the world their economy is doing fine while their internal projections tell otherwise.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
February 4, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Sorry, not sorry for calling out RU govt's bluff. They try to tell the world their economy is doing fine while their internal projections tell otherwise.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
Every month The Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-term Forecasting (CMASF) published their projections on different topics. Let me go through the things you are not seeing/understanding.
February 3, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Every month The Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-term Forecasting (CMASF) published their projections on different topics. Let me go through the things you are not seeing/understanding.
Okay, here's the link to original report - www.forecast.ru/_ARCHIVE/Ana...
February 2, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Okay, here's the link to original report - www.forecast.ru/_ARCHIVE/Ana...
1.19*1.19*1.19=1.685
So, what's the inflation again?
So, what's the inflation again?
‼️ Russia: “The minimum budget for purchasing a home in Moscow has increased by 50% in a year.”
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8398544
www.kommersant.ru/doc/8398544
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
1.19*1.19*1.19=1.685
So, what's the inflation again?
So, what's the inflation again?
Ahem... That's how you create banking collapse. Suddenly banks will start demanding loans back.
Will you please think of poor Gaprom, RZD, Rusal, Severstal.
Will you please think of poor Gaprom, RZD, Rusal, Severstal.
🚨The Russian Central Bank is afraid of a large-scale banking collapse in the near future.
Starting in March, banks must now have assets to cover 100% of loans issued to large indebted companies. They clearly expect a wave of defaults which could render banks insolvent en masse.
Starting in March, banks must now have assets to cover 100% of loans issued to large indebted companies. They clearly expect a wave of defaults which could render banks insolvent en masse.
January 30, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Ahem... That's how you create banking collapse. Suddenly banks will start demanding loans back.
Will you please think of poor Gaprom, RZD, Rusal, Severstal.
Will you please think of poor Gaprom, RZD, Rusal, Severstal.
"Gang of dentists" do sound like "wet bandits"
January 27, 2026 at 6:33 PM
"Gang of dentists" do sound like "wet bandits"
Let's read news from RU regions
January 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Let's read news from RU regions
Example on why reading RU news is a challenge to mind.
Up until today I did not know what Tapioca is. And why should I care for amount imported to RU.
You never can be sure, but it seems they are implying imports from China are down 20%.
Up until today I did not know what Tapioca is. And why should I care for amount imported to RU.
You never can be sure, but it seems they are implying imports from China are down 20%.
January 27, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Example on why reading RU news is a challenge to mind.
Up until today I did not know what Tapioca is. And why should I care for amount imported to RU.
You never can be sure, but it seems they are implying imports from China are down 20%.
Up until today I did not know what Tapioca is. And why should I care for amount imported to RU.
You never can be sure, but it seems they are implying imports from China are down 20%.
I did not mention any date (and probably Kommersant/The ware zone might be wrong) because irrelevant for topic. Just pointing out that people figured out the pattern - if anything happens, most likely it will be when markets are closed to prevent panic attacks. Market knows.
January 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I did not mention any date (and probably Kommersant/The ware zone might be wrong) because irrelevant for topic. Just pointing out that people figured out the pattern - if anything happens, most likely it will be when markets are closed to prevent panic attacks. Market knows.
Alright, let's move further.
In previous episode. Oh, boy, not only did I nail it, it was triple jackpot.
Businesses were freezing their projects en masse. On top we had RU govt cutting down expenses on non war stuff. As bonus froze some of their payments for war stuff. Cherry on top is weather.
In previous episode. Oh, boy, not only did I nail it, it was triple jackpot.
Businesses were freezing their projects en masse. On top we had RU govt cutting down expenses on non war stuff. As bonus froze some of their payments for war stuff. Cherry on top is weather.
Topic for next months - deep freeze.
And second thing, haven't heard any latest news of tea/window time. I feel the time is now.
And second thing, haven't heard any latest news of tea/window time. I feel the time is now.
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Alright, let's move further.
In previous episode. Oh, boy, not only did I nail it, it was triple jackpot.
Businesses were freezing their projects en masse. On top we had RU govt cutting down expenses on non war stuff. As bonus froze some of their payments for war stuff. Cherry on top is weather.
In previous episode. Oh, boy, not only did I nail it, it was triple jackpot.
Businesses were freezing their projects en masse. On top we had RU govt cutting down expenses on non war stuff. As bonus froze some of their payments for war stuff. Cherry on top is weather.
