Russia's "egg shortage" :* response and popular reaction
Egg prices soared by 42%!Duty-free imports of 1.2 billion eggs to relieve the pressure.
News Background
Recently, the outbreak of the "egg shortage" phenomenon of soaring eggs in Russia has attracted widespread attention. In the face of the shortage of eggs and the surge, Putin personally apologized to the people, admitted that there was negligence on this issue, and launched a full investigation.
Putin admits dereliction of duty: "I used to eat 10 eggs for breakfast".
At the year-end press conference, Putin interacted with the people through the ** connection and answered 67 questions for 4 hours. After a retired old man complained to Putin about the soaring egg **, Putin did not shy away from apologizing: "I regret and apologize for this, the price increase of eggs is a dereliction of duty." ”
Putin explained that the market demand for eggs increased, but production failed to keep up, and at the same time imports were not opened in time. He also humorously revealed: "I also like eggs very much, and I used to eat 10 eggs at breakfast at once. ”
Reason analysis: egg prices soared by 42%, and the Russian egg market suffered multiple shocks
According to the data of the Russian Statistical Service, since the beginning of the year, the total number of eggs in Russia has been 424%, and Crimea soared by 94%. Some regions rose by 44%。
The analysis pointed out that the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the sanctions of Western countries are the main reasons for the soaring eggs. In order to avoid the impact on March next year, Putin did not hesitate to bow his head and admit that he was derelict in his duties, revealing his political sensitivity. At the same time, inflation and labor costs** have also led to rising eggs**.
**Emergency measures: 1.2 billion eggs imported duty-free to crack down on unreasonable price increases
In the face of the "egg shortage", Russia has taken a series of emergency measures. **Listed eggs as a food of great social importance and announced duty-free imports of 1.2 billion eggs to relieve **stress and inhibition***
* At the same time, the export of domestic eggs is prohibited, and unreasonable price increases are traced. According to the Russian Consumer Rights Organization, eggs *** stem from the misconduct of entrepreneurs, retail chains and distributors. Accusing businessmen of hoarding and creating panic, measures have been introduced to restrict eggs, warehouses have been searched, and more eggs have been added from Turkey.
The public responded: queued up to buy eggs before dawn, and the merchants offered purchase restrictions
Since eggs are indispensable in traditional Russian festivals, the issue of egg prices** is more sensitive than other price issues. In the run-up to Christmas and New Year, many Russians queued up in supermarkets to buy eggs, and merchants had to implement purchase restrictions, some of which limited the purchase of eggs to a maximum of 24 per person.
From the Kuban to Novosibirsk, residents of all parts of Russia began to queue before dawn in order to buy eggs. According to the social media post, a large number of people braved the heavy snow to take to the streets early in the morning in order to buy cheap eggs, and some even brought their families to come. Due to the soaring price of eggs**, some store leaders said that eggs cost 20 rubles individually, which is already quite expensive for local residents, so customers buy them one by one.
Looking ahead: Take steps to alleviate stress
In order to alleviate the shortage of eggs, Russia announced that it would import eggs duty-free from friendly countries and has begun negotiations with Azerbaijan, Turkey and other countries. With the increase in domestic egg production and the increase in duty-free eggs, it is expected that eggs** will gradually return to stability after the New Year.
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the Russian Federation announced an investigation into eggs***, asking retail chains to limit the price increase of eggs by no more than 5% within the range of possibilities. The Attorney General's Office will also conduct inspections of egg producers and retailers in different regions to ensure order in the market.
The current situation of the egg market and the global food market trend
The Russian egg market is currently facing challenges on multiple fronts. On the one hand, military conflicts and sanctions from Western countries have led to a shortage of raw materials and productivity, coupled with rising labor costs, which has made eggs continue to rise. On the other hand, the turmoil in the egg market has also highlighted some trends in the global food market.
With the uncertainty of the global economy and the impact of climate change, many countries are facing the challenges of the food chain. Wars, tensions, and natural disasters can lead to disruptions to agricultural production, affecting food**and**. This also reminds countries and enterprises to pay more attention to food safety and the stability of the chain.
The ** and expectations of the Russian people
The soaring price of eggs has sparked ** and concern among the Russian public. On social media, many people expressed their dissatisfaction with the high cost of eggs and called for more forceful measures to solve the problem. Some people expressed understanding of Putin's apology, but many more raised higher expectations for accountability.
*The response has alleviated people's concerns to a certain extent, especially the decision to import eggs duty-free. However, there are still challenges to maintain order in the food market while ensuring people's basic needs. People expect to be able to respond more efficiently to food fluctuations and ensure transparency and fairness in the market.
Food culture and traditional Russian festivals
Eggs play an important role in Russian food culture, especially in traditional festivals. As Christmas and New Year approach, many Russian families prepare a variety of traditional dishes with eggs as the main ingredient. Eggs symbolize new life and abundance, becoming an indispensable element of celebration.
Eggs are not just an economic issue, they touch on the food culture and traditions of the Russian people. People have to face purchase restrictions and *** in order to welcome the holiday season, which makes some families feel anxious and distressed. ** There is a need to protect and promote the country's cultural traditions while addressing economic challenges, and to ensure that people can enjoy hearty meals at traditional festivals.
Challenges and opportunities in the global food market
The volatility of Russian eggs** reflects a range of challenges facing the global food market. Factors such as climate change, conflict and sanctions can all have a profound impact on the food chain. Countries around the world need to work more closely together to address the challenges of food safety and stability.
However, it is also an opportunity to find innovation and sustainability. Advances in technology and science have opened up new possibilities for agricultural production, and sustainable agriculture and food production models are emerging. This is an opportunity for countries** and businesses to strengthen cooperation to promote the sustainable development of the food industry and make a greater contribution to global food security.
Conclusion
Russia's "egg shortage" is not only an economic crisis, but also a complex issue involving multiple social, cultural and political dimensions. ** Emergency measures have alleviated some of the pressure, but challenges remain. How to balance economic development and cultural traditions, and how to cope with the uncertainty of the global food market are all issues that Russia and other countries need to think about and solve.
This incident also reminds us that food safety and stability are global issues that require the cooperation of all countries to deal with them. Through innovation, collaboration and sustainable development, we have the potential to build a safer, more just and stable global food system where everyone can enjoy rich, diverse and healthy diets.