on17.10.2025 Germany’s Energy Dependence and Economic Outlook: Policy Paths and Labor Market Challenges Germany continues to face economic strains driven by a persistent reliance on Russian gas, a situation highlighted by a spokesperson for the… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Digital Ruble Pilot: What to Expect in 2025 and Beyond Starting in 2025, citizens and businesses in Russia will be able to actively use the digital ruble. A spokesperson from the Central Bank’s… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Oil Production in Kazakhstan: Mangistau Power Outages and Forecast Implications Oil production in Kazakhstan faces potential declines due to power interruptions in the Mangistau region. This assessment is based on… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Ruble Weakening Spurs More Borrowing for Big Purchases Why do households in Russia increasingly turn to loans for big-ticket purchases when the ruble weakens? The shift reflects a period of… Discover More
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on17.10.2025 Germany’s Gas Storage and Winter Supply: an Insight into Energy Security Germany’s energy landscape is currently marked by the state of its gas reserves and ongoing discussions about supply security for the… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Tax Deductions in Russia: Public Opinion and Practical Barriers Only about one in ten Russians regularly benefit from tax breaks, a figure of 10.6 percent. This result comes from a survey conducted by the… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Impact of Ruble Depreciation on Migrant Workers in Russia and Diaspora Perspectives Across several discussions, analysts note a notable shift in the labor market as the ruble weakens against the euro and the dollar, affecting… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Monetary Tightening in Russia: Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Pressures The Central Bank of Russia has lifted the policy rate by a substantial margin, bringing it to 12 percent annually after a 350 basis-point… Discover More
on17.10.2025 Revised Oil Export Duty and Tax Structure in Russia Starting September 1, Russia will adjust its export duty on crude oil, raising it by 4.5 dollars per ton to a total of 21.4 dollars. This move… Discover More