I decided to post anyway, because I realise that Basil77 and SergeMak are still around in the forum.


Quote Originally Posted by SergeMak View Post
Покупайте муку, крупы, бобовые - эти продукты содержат все необходимые для человека питательные вещества и могут храниться очень длительное время. Также не забудьте про соль, спички и растительное масло.
Yes, too true, I tried that... I realise that it's not as dramatic or serious as your experiences in Russia in the 1990s But when I was at university I failed 1 term and didn't get the student stipend for the next term.

In order to continue, I ended up living for 5 months on oat porridge, broccoli, eggs, home baked bread and butter so I could pay the rent. My luxury food was eggs! I couldn't even afford cheese! It was impossible at the time, for a student to get a job, so I had no other choice but to try and survive for five months on practically nothing. If anything I was healthier than normal from this diet.

I can laugh at it now but it was really scary at the time, because the economy was incredibly bad at the time I was at university, and the state bureacracy was a nightmare. As a result, it was impossible to find a job that wasn't illegal.

Where I live, all dairy products are about 20% cheaper, because of the Russian import ban on EU food. Very noticeable. Everyone is trying out new luxury yoghurts, and dairy products because it got a lot cheaper.