Prices in Russia soon after the collapse of the former Soviet Union increased by 10-fold in 6 months.

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After the collapse of the former Soviet Union, there was a rapid increase in prices in Russia, with some goods and services increasing by as much as 10 times their previous cost within a span of 6 months. This was due to the sudden shift towards a capitalist economy and the challenges of transitioning from a planned economy to a market-based one.

Prices in Russia Soon After the Collapse of the Former