Medvedev:Russia shouldn't pin hopes for lifting of sanctions on foreign elections.

[Dondilion]

Anyhow it looks like sanctions have provided cover for the Russian people to accept increase prices for the survival/nurture of local produce.

And Medvedev is telling his country men not to expect a change in sanctions any time soon. I believe that Medvedev who in the past had been
pushing for self reliance and diversification of the economy might not be in a hurry for the lifting of sanctions.

Sanctions also forced some of the Oligarchs to invest heavily in Russia since their wealth is vulnerable outside.

There is rush on for agricultural lands and the good part is the aim is for healthy products--GMO is banned.