YEKATERINBURG, Russia : This holiday season, many Russians are tightening their belts. Stubborn inflation has driven up prices of staples such as butter, potatoes and chicken in recent months, hitting Russia's poorest and causing some to cut back this festive season. Reuters spoke to Russians in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg in the Urals and Omsk in Siberia to understand how people are managing their finances. "Prices have noticeably increased," said Natalia Moreva, 58, listing flour,

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