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If we talk about foreign companies, then someone leaves, someone returns, and someone plans to sell their rights to sell to subsidiaries from friendly countries to continue working in Russia, but under other names.
McDonald's, for example, sold the company to a Russian entrepreneur practically for nothing and under a contract under which McDonald's could return back within 15 years. Now McDonald's is called Tasty and that's it. So did Starbucks. Pepsi seems to be gone, at least there is no information yet. But a good analogue appeared - CoolCola. Coca Cola transferred the rights, sort of temporarily, to another company. There are many such examples.
In general, the situation was terrible at the very beginning, when there was complete uncertainty, and production in many areas simply stopped. Some components simply ceased to be delivered to Russia, and some simply do not understand how to import. Now the situation has become a little better, some processes have been reorganized. In the summer, those who were left without work went voluntarily ... well, you know where. They promised large payments, but I know that many were not paid even a tenth.
I also note that the cost of food has increased. Not critical, but noticeable.
Also, due to the departure of parallel import companies, it is allowed to import household appliances, various gadgets, and so on. Now indeed these goods can be purchased cheaper than it was before February 24th.
I can’t say that everyone’s life collapsed at once. Sanctions have their power, destruction is a gradual process, although there are a lot of workarounds to solve this or that problem. Although I perfectly understand that if all this continues, it will only get worse.
It has become much worse with freedom of speech, with freedom in general. We simply cannot call a spade a spade. Criticism of the authorities is also impossible. Rallies and protests that are not agreed with the authorities are also illegal, and can only be legal if the current government is supported. The media must also lead the state agenda, otherwise they will assign a foreign agent, it is also not safe for people working there to be in the country. Of course, there are also media and journalists who very carefully talk about what is happening, trying to convey the correct information with hints. Also, the law on LGBT, its effect was related to the fact that you can’t talk about it with children, discuss it in public if there are minors, etc. Already within a month, a law is being planned to ban LGBT propaganda among adults.
In general, the feeling that the USSR is returning.