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A growing number of Russians are relying on loans to make ends meet each month. That means ballooning household debts and booming business for poorly regulated lenders and collection agencies that often use aggressive tactics. (AFP, Margot Buff)
Originally published at – https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-economy-household-debt/30362816.html

Citations

[1] '1,000 Percent Interest': Consumer Debt Weighs On Russian Households ➤ https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-economy-household-debt/30362816.html