Russians Most Pessimistic in 20 Years — But Putin Doesn't Care, Expert Says

A Gallup survey published Tuesday shows Russians are more pessimistic about their economy than at any point in the past 20 years, with a majority saying living standards are worsening. However, University of Chicago professor Konstantin Sonin argues this does not represent a tipping point for Vladimir Putin, saying the Russian president simply does not care about his citizens' quality of life.

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