Russians face steep price hikes for outdoor cooking as shashlik costs climb across the country. Turkey shashlik prices jumped the most with a 14.5 percent rise to 932 rubles per serving, according to the Russian Food Union data reported by EurAsia Daily. Pork versions cost 776 rubles after a 4.9 percent increase, with chicken options at 398 rubles following a 2.4 percent rise.
Based on Center for Strategic Research figures, larger family-size portions hit wallets even harder. A 3.5 kg beef package costs 3045.4 rubles, lamb costs 3539.5 rubles, and red fish costs 4747.3 rubles. Even vegetable options like tomato shashlik cost at least 945 rubles for a 3.2 kg portion.
The price tag for a complete picnic meal with bread, potatoes, pickles, and drinks went up 16 percent compared to last year. These increases affect most Russian families planning outdoor meals this season.
Based on Center for Strategic Research figures, larger family-size portions hit wallets even harder. A 3.5 kg beef package costs 3045.4 rubles, lamb costs 3539.5 rubles, and red fish costs 4747.3 rubles. Even vegetable options like tomato shashlik cost at least 945 rubles for a 3.2 kg portion.
The price tag for a complete picnic meal with bread, potatoes, pickles, and drinks went up 16 percent compared to last year. These increases affect most Russian families planning outdoor meals this season.
