Sunday News Digest 1️⃣ The share of imported furniture in the Russian market is decreasing (from 41.3% in 2020 to 18.7% in 2025), and the number of new foreign brands decreased from 15 to 3 in 9 months of 2026. Domestic manufacturers dominate, offering solutions for most price segments; 2️⃣ The introduction of 22% VAT on cross-border goods is expected to increase prices for imported furniture and finishing materials by 15-25%. The measure is aimed at equalizing conditions for Russian and foreign sellers.; 3️⃣ Government purchases of furniture (21.5 billion rubles from state corporations and 15.6 billion rubles . from government agencies in 2025) remain an important source of orders. Manufacturers are actively developing this area.; 4️⃣ Almost 70% of Russians reduce spending on household goods, mainly by reducing the number of purchases (40%) and choosing more budget-friendly counterparts (37%). The consumer confidence index fell to -9 in the third quarter of 2026. We are in MAX, VK, OK, RuTube