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Restaurant traffic and revenue in Russia have fallen to their lowest levels in 25 years since the start of 2026, an industry group said, as consumers cut back on spending and costs rise.
Footfall at many restaurant chains has dropped 10-15% year-on-year, while some operators have reported declines of as much as 30-40%, Alexei Nebolsin, vice president of the [Russian] Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers, told the Kommersant business daily on Thursday.
The slump highlights mounting pressure on household spending in Russia, with consumers pulling back on dining out despite official data showing rising incomes, squeezing a sector already grappling with higher taxes and input costs.
In Moscow, the number of purchases at restaurants and bars fell 12% year-on-year, while St. Petersburg saw an 8% decline, according to data from fiscal platform OFD cited by the newspaper.
Operators across segments say the downturn has been broad-based.
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