Tatyana Rybakova
Moscow's Lavish Spending Has Become a Political Problem
5 Min read
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-03-11 04:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Culture & Entertainment, Ukraine/Russia, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy
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Leonid Brezhnev once said in 1981 that “the economy must be economical.” That sentiment is back in vogue — modesty is becoming fashionable again. And Moscow, the capital of Russian fashion, including economic fashion, has rushed to change its image by announcing a 15% reduction in the size of the city’s administrative workforce.
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