What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, interviewed people in Moscow about their hopes for 2026. The interviews, conducted as the New Year holiday began, explored Russians' perspectives on their future.

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AI-generatedBBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, interviewed people in Moscow about their hopes for 2026. The interviews, conducted as the New Year holiday began, explored Russians' perspectives on their future. Concerns extended beyond the war in Ukraine to include the country's economy. The Russian economy is facing increasing pressure, which is weighing on the minds of the people interviewed. The report aims to capture the sentiments and expectations of ordinary Russians as they look ahead.
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3 extractedThe BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg asks people on the streets of Moscow about their hopes for 2026.
The state of the Russian economy is coming under increasing pressure.
Russia's war on Ukraine is preying on people's minds.