Approximately every tenth Russian refuses consumption of meat products in the period of lent. Such data with the "Russian newspaper" shared the Institute of agrarian marketing. A seasonal decline in consumption, coupled with the General economic situation will push the shops to freeze meat prices, say experts, reports portal Newsland.

According to the Director of the Institute of agrarian marketing Elena Tyurina, for lent, traditionally, is a reduction in the consumption of meat and dairy products. "The number of Russians who believe fasting can be estimated as 10-12 percent," she says, adding that at this time generally if the prices do not fall, then at least stabilize.

As a rule, reduce rates more Hibiki trading patterns - markets, while retail chains and retail stores do not reduce, but stabilize prices.

The head of the Executive Committee of the National meat Association Sergey Yushin says that the post has a relatively small impact on meat consumption in the scale industry, in contrast to such factors as lower income residents. "For certain segments of the population, the meat will become less available. People can fast. But their main purpose is to save money," says Yushin.

"This year, we can say that there has been a decreasing trend in the consumption of meat products due to rising prices, agrees Elena Tyurina. - This concerns, first of all, beef, pork, sausages and meat delicacies".

Meat prices were rapidly growing in the last year because of the sanctions factor and the fall of the ruble.

However, after the end of the post (12 April) rates will again be subject to the influence of the seasonal factor. Will start the so-called "barbecue season, will increase the demand for meat, and shops will likely raise rates. "In my opinion, at this time you can expect a price increase in the range of 5-7 percent. Sausage - about 10 percent - specifies Elena Tyurina, qualifies this by adding that the situation will also depend on exchange rates.