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Head of Research Projects, FOM
Russians have passed through several stages in their emotional feelings during the corona crisis: fear and respite gave way to a return of tension, which is ongoing. For all the stress that an uncertain future has caused people, a certain adaptation to the pandemic can be seen.
Most Russians believe that loans make their life tougher, but almost 50% of households have outstanding loans. Many borrow impulsively without regard to consequences, although the majority manage to pay them off.