Compared to the same period last year, sales decreased by about 30%. The decline affected Chinese brands more than more famous brands like Apple and Samsung, which still remain popular with Russians.
However, some telecom operators and marketplaces reported an increase in sales. According to an employee of one of the distributors, “overstocking” could cause prices to drop to the benefit of buyers as a result of trade wars between retailers. The source believes that demand for gadgets could pick up again at the end of the summer or, to be more precise, at the beginning of the school season.
Source: Ferra

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