In an unexpected turn of events, Russia's economy did not significantly contract in 2022. What caused this economic anomaly? Is the Russian economy truly resistant to sanctions? On the one hand, the answer to these questions is obvious, but on the other it requires a thorough substantive examination.

The fall of the Russian economy in 2022 was not as significant as almost all forecasts suggested. What is the cause of the Russian economic anomaly? Is the economy really resistant to sanctions? The answer to these questions, on the one hand, lies on the surface, and on the other, requires a detailed content analysis.