A new poll suggests most Russians still support Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite the value of the national currency, the rouble, having dropped dramatically this week.
Around 80% of Russians say they support Mr Putin, following his annual press conference in which he blamed "external factors" for the economic crisis.
Our Russia correspondent, Jake Rashbass, says there was an emphasis in Mr Putin's press conference on avoiding panic and maintaining public confidence.
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OUT: less volatile currencies and goods.
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