Russia’s rich shop away despite sanctions


DESPITE a barrage of Western sanctions and swathes of brands quitting Russia after the Kremlin launched its Ukraine offensive, Moscow’s most well-off shoppers are still spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury Western goods.

In the Russian capital’s exclusive shopping quarters, department stores and high-end Russian outlets are doing a roaring trade in Western sports cars, gold jewellery and designer clothes.

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