This is not a vegetable, this is gold! In this country, one kg cucumber is being sold more expensive than chicken and mutton, prices broke records

Russia News In Hindi: While these days there is discussion all over the world about the fluctuations in the prices of gold and silver, in Russia the prices of one thing have increased which has surprised everyone from the general public to the politicians. Cucumber prices in Russia have increased so rapidly that it is now being compared with luxury goods and gold. A new debate has erupted on social media regarding this and people are using ‘dark humor’ They are taunting the government by taking the help of

Cucumber more expensive than meat and luxury fruits

According to a report by Independent, the prices of cucumbers in Russia have doubled since December. Presently cucumbers are being sold at the rate of around 300 rubles (about 356 Indian rupees) per kg. In some areas its price is even two-three times more than this. ‘Forbes Russia’ Has informed that in the beginning of February, the price of cucumber has become equal to or even higher than that of meat available in supermarkets and fruits like bananas coming from outside.

‘golden’ on social media cucumber trend

Russian citizens have taken to social media to express their anger over rising inflation. While sharing a picture of cucumber, a user wrote that there was a time when eggs used to be golden but now cucumbers have become golden. People have now started comparing cucumber with some precious metal.

Cucumber issue echoes in political circles

This matter is not limited to the kitchen only, but has also reached politics. ‘Just Russia’ Party leader Sergei Mironov has criticized the government’s argument that these prices are ‘seasonal’ Has increased due to factors. Mironov sarcastically asked that last year’s ‘golden potatoes’ After this, now these ‘Golden Cucumbers’ What is the new special thing? He said that if people cannot buy even basic food, then this situation is not acceptable at all.

Reasons behind skyrocketing prices

According to experts, the Russia-Ukraine war and the changing economy are the major reasons behind this inflation. Russia’s economy is now completely ‘military focused’ Due to which the prices in the non-military sector are increasing rapidly.

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Earlier the government used to give huge subsidies to the greenhouse industry but due to the recruitment of soldiers due to the war, there has been a huge shortage of labour. Apart from this, the increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 20% to 22% with effect from January 1, 2026 has also increased the pressure on the pockets of the common consumer. At present, Russia’s anti-monopoly regulator has asked farmers and grocery chains to explain the reason for this sudden increase in prices. Retailers expect production to increase and prices to ease as the weather warms next month.