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I'm very sorry to hear that. Are you able to share some cost metrics for comparison between now and prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and prior to Trump's 2nd attack on Iran? I think it would be very informative for our fellow ZOG subscribers? I would also be interested in learning whether you've been able to sell your crop at higher prices, at least, too.

is this what you mean? The phrase "the Russian central bank chairwoman is a wizard" is an informal, colloquial compliment used by economists, financial analysts, and the media to describe the extraordinary crisis-management skills of Elvira Nabiullina, the Governor of the Central Bank of Russia. When someone calls her a "wizard," it generally highlights her ability to stabilize Russia’s economy under seemingly impossible conditions: • Preventing Economic Collapse: Following major geopolitical events, such as the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western nations imposed unprecedented financial sanctions intended to cripple Russia's economy. Economists predicted an immediate meltdown, but Nabiullina implemented aggressive emergency measures—like hiking interest rates to 20%, implementing capital controls, and building a domestic payments system—that kept the Russian financial system afloat. • Orthodox and Unforgiving Strategy: Long before the war, she was widely respected by international financial institutions like the IMF. She earned global "Central Banker of the Year" accolades for her highly disciplined, orthodox economic policies, such as shutting down hundreds of corrupt or unstable banks and maintaining severe austerity to build a massive financial reserve. • The "Brooch" Legend: Adding to her mystique or "wizard" image, Nabiullina historically used her public wardrobe—specifically her brooches—to send cryptic, coded messages to the markets about the state of the economy. For instance, she wore a house-shaped pin when urging people to stay home during COVID-19, and famously wore solid black right after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which many interpreted as mourning for the economy. While Western policymakers and media often view her actions with deep frustration—since her "magic" effectively helps fund and sustain Russia's war machine—financial circles use the term to acknowledge that she is an exceptionally cunning and effective technocrat