Resumo
On the basis of a set of representative sociological surveys carried out by the Institute of Social Analysis and Forecasting RANEPA from 2021 to 2023 the article reviews features of Russians’ lifestyle in the time period when the period of disadvantage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has been replaced by a new stage of multi-aspect socio-economic instability. Quite a high spread of online consumption established in the post-pandemic period which significantly differentiates socio-demographic groups of Russian people has been revealed. The specifics of consumer practices in conditions of new instability have been shown. The features and dynamics of recreation and leisure practices, subjective satisfaction with which is in the zone of positive assessments, have been studied. However, the problem appears to be the existence of a significant group of Russians who have to adjust models of recreational behaviour with partial refusal from desired ways of leisure time. The results of the analysis show that most of the population has the potential for social interactions which may be converted into assistance and support, mostly on the interpersonal rather than institutional level.