It’s not unusual for the Russians to be paranoid. However, since many Americans are stocking up for a SHTF scenario one might want to take notice.
Max von Sydow had the very best line about the old USSR in “Citizen x”: It’s not whether you are paranoid. The question is whether you are paranoid enough.
Paranoia does not equal having a stash/root cellar/supplies/a hedge for a rainy day, even if it lasts 40 days and 40 nights. Or longer.
I wonder if the Russian fallout shelters are still functional. I know ours aren’t.