Videos of Russian buyers battling over sugar in shops have gone viral, demonstrating how scarce the fundamental commodity has become as a result of the Ukraine conflict's economic impact.
Crowds of people shouting, shoving, and climbing over each other to acquire the remaining bags of sugar in empty shops can be seen in videos from towns and cities around Russia.
Some retailers have set 10-kilogram rations on customers, and there have been stories of people beating persons they believe are panic-buying. During a disagreement with an angry customer in the northern city of Severodvinsk, a guy carrying five packets of sugar in his shopping basket was punched five times in the face.
Rations of 10 kg per customer have been applied in some establishments, and People have reportedly attacked anyone they believe is panic-buying. During a disagreement with an angry customer in the northern city of Severodvinsk, a guy carrying five packets of sugar in his shopping basket was punched five times in the face.
Russians who recall the instability of the Soviet Union's final years understand the value of seizing uncommon commodities when they come across them, especially during a crisis. Russians who want to preserve big amounts of fruit or create samogon, a high-proof moonshine popular in the countryside, generally buy sugar in bulk.