A third of Russians polled by the BBC are concerned by falling living standards and financial problems due to the global economic crisis.

30% believe the falling standard of living was the single biggest issue facing Russia. According to the latest official figures almost two million Russians lost their jobs between January and the end of March.

This combination of rising unemployment and rising prices is what some analysts believe could lead to unrest unless the situation improves in the near future, says the BBC’s Richard Galpin in Moscow.

Read the full report on: BBC.

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