Sorry, Your Favorite Russian Delicacies Aren't About to Get Cheaper (Because They're Not Actually Russian)

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If the ruble’s meltdown has you thinking ‘Perfect! Time to splurge on a fabulous fur mink and throw a caviar vodka party!’ - think again.

There isn’t going to be a run on Russian luxury goods, because all the rich, exclusive things you’d typically think are made in Russia (caviar, vodka, and mink furs) actually aren’t.