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7. Russian Financial Crisis (1998)

On August 13, 1998, Russia’s financial markets crashed after months of high interest rates and declining foreign investments. Just four days later, the government devalued the ruble and defaulted on its debts. Inflation skyrocketed to 84%, and many Russian banks shut down. Luckily, Russia recovered quickly, thanks to rising oil prices in 1999 and 2000.