47 percent informed about the deterioration of the material situation during the year. respondents, in 40 percent respondents' earnings remained unchanged, 13 percent The participants of the study declared that their income increased over the past year. Most respondents, or 75 percent, admitted that they are often not enough money for their current needs.
According to the results of the study, more than half of Russia citizens (56 percent) need over 20,000 every month. rubles (approx. PLN 940) to “plan the budget” more conveniently. 23 percent respondents are enough for up to 20 thousand. rubles, and every fifth study participant (21 percent) stated that an additional 15,000 need to cover all current expenses. rubles (approx. PLN 705) per month.
The study also shows that 29 percent Russians are looking for additional work, and another 15 percent He counts on the increase in the current salary. A quarter of the respondents declared their readiness to take out a loan, and 18 percent. “It goes completely to the savings model”. Finally 10 percent respondents focus on passive income – interest on deposits, real estate rental, etc.
Earlier, the Russian government stated that in the next four years the real salaries of the Russians will increase by 19.8 percent. The nominal revenues of citizens are to increase by 43.8 percent at that time. -Such calculations appeared in the socio-economic development forecast for 2026–2028 prepared by the Ministry of Economic Development.
At the same time, a rapid increase in the Russians' income declared by the authorities, caused by the “payroll race”, actually ended. At the end of March, the deputy minister of industry and trade of the Russian Federation was stated by Vasily Osmakov, talking about stopping wage growth in the defense and industrial complex.
According to Rosstat data in 2024, the average salaries of the Russians increased by 18.3 percent, and in real terms – by 9.1 percent.
