More than half of the Russians surveyed faced a request to pay for purchases in cash

Since the beginning of 2026, every second Russian has received requests from sellers to pay for goods or services in cash. Such situations most often occur in small shops, as well as at markets and fairs. This was stated on March 18 in a study by the VTsIOM analytical center.

"51% of Russians have faced offers to pay for the purchase of goods or services in cash," the center said in a Telegram channel message.

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