The main problem your hypothetical person might have is that you have to find someone willing to take your Rubles in exchange for Bitcoin. Who wants more of a

The main problem your hypothetical person might have is that you have to find someone willing to take your Rubles in exchange for Bitcoin. Who wants more of a currency that is rapidly collapsing and that you can't spend? It might be an interesting time to speculate in the Ruble - if it bounces back, you would almost double your money.