Shortages of chickens and eggs have led to rapidly rising prices, their disappearance from the shelves of many stores, and long lines at the stores that still carry them. Read also: Russian economy sliding towards deindustrialization, Finland says Always the optimist – even in the face of overwhelming contrary evidence – the wanted war criminal explained that the shortages are owed to the rising incomes of Russian citizens, he told Russia’s “business community” on Jan. 11, NV reports. The cost of eggs and chicken meat is hitting all-time highs in Russia and shortages have been recorded nationw…