Herring under a fur coat costs 221 rubles in Russia
The 'herring under the fur coat' index, representing portions of the classic salad for four people, in Russia in August 2026 amounted to 221 rubles, according to the Fishermen's Union.
Consensus
- The average cost of a serving of 'selyodka pod shuboy' for four people in Russia in August 2026 was 221 rubles.
- The Fish Union calculated the index based on average retail prices from Rosstat.
- The ingredients included salted herring fillet, beet, potato, onion, carrot, eggs, and mayonnaise.
- The price of the salad increased by 4% over the year.
- The price decreased by 2% over the month due to seasonal factors.
- The index was introduced as a new economic indicator by the Fish Union.
Points of divergence
- In April, a draft GOST was presented for borscht, kolobok, okroshka, vinaigrette, Olivier salad, herring under a fur coat, and 'Mimosa', among other Russian dishes, developed by a working group under the Ministry of Industry and Trade with participation of Roskachestvo. — vm
- Dietitian Elena Solomatin added that 'selyodka pod shuboy' places a heavy load on digestion due to its many ingredients, including starchy vegetables and mayonnaise. — vm
- Vegetables became 9–19% cheaper by August 2026, while mayonnaise prices rose by 1%, and herring and eggs remained unchanged. — vedomosti
- Prices for herring on the wholesale market split by type: Pacific herring dropped 2% monthly and 14% annually, Atlantic herring rose 9% monthly but fell 12% annually. — vedomosti
- On September 18, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev stated that Russia's fish catch in 2026 is expected to match 2025 levels, citing natural factors as a reason for lack of positive growth. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Index 'herring under the fur coat' calculated in Russia — Вести
- Index 'herring under the fur coat' — portions of classic salad for 4 people — in Russia in August 2026 amounted to 221 rubles, with... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- The cost of a portion of herring under the fur coat for four people amounted to 221 rubles in August — Вечерняя Москва
- Russia launched the 'herring under the fur' index — Ведомости