The Russians are reaching out to Halloween again. October costume sales were up 10% year over year, fresh pumpkins up 14%, and themed decor up 6%, the OFD platform told Kommersant. By September, physical sales of carnival costumes at Gergari Bar had increased 9-fold, and sales of stickers and garlands had increased almost 5-fold; Overall, themed products for the corresponding Halloween request more than quadrupled. According to Fix Price, sales of Halloween merchandise in October were up 44% year-over-year in monetary terms. According to RWB Research, 6% of Russians plan to celebrate Halloween this year, 19% have not yet decided, and 75% have no plans.

The Russians are reaching out to Halloween again. October costume sales were up 10% year over year, fresh pumpkins up 14%, and themed decor up 6%, the OFD platform told Kommersant. By September, physical sales of carnival costumes at Gergari Bar had increased 9-fold, and sales of stickers and garlands had increased almost 5-fold; Overall, themed products for the corresponding Halloween request more than quadrupled. According to Fix Price, sales of Halloween merchandise in October were up 44% year-over-year in monetary terms. According to RWB Research, 6% of Russians plan to celebrate Halloween this year, 19% have not yet decided, and 75% have no plans.