Russia’s 2022 GDP Snapshot and Sector Trends
In 2022, Russia’s gross domestic product contracted by 2.1 percent at current prices, according to Rosstat’s preliminary estimates. The…
Inflation Trends in Russia: Regional Variations and Forward Projections
The central bank projects the lowest point of annual inflation in Russia for April, signaling a potential easing in price growth. The…
Central Bank Signals On Russia’s 2023 Growth Path And Inflation Outlook
The February report from the central bank outlined a cautious but hopeful view for Russia’s economy. It projected a 2.4% contraction in…
Yandex Market Expands IKEA Range with Hundreds of New Swedish Furniture Items
Yandex Market Expands IKEA Range to Include Hundreds of Swedish Furniture Items Yandex Market has broadened its furniture offerings by…
Georgian Real Estate Interest Among Russians Surges in Early 2023
Interest from Russian citizens in purchasing Georgia real estate rose by 21.89% in January 2023 compared with December 2022, according to…
Russian loggers shift to Gonets satellite system after Globalstar exit
Russian lumberjacks have increasingly turned to the domestic satellite network Gonets after the withdrawal of the American operator…
Mortgage Trends in Russia: Debt Loads and Down Payments in Late 2022
In the final quarter of 2022, spanning October through December, data from the Central Bank of Russia shows that Russians received 44% of all…
Ukraine Aid Promises and Realities: An Analysis
Ukraine Aid Pledges and the Path Forward Recent analysis from the Kiel Institute of World Economy highlights a significant gap between…
Russia weighs protectionist tariffs on smart cards to shield domestic producers
Russian electronics and semiconductor producers have urged government action to impose substantial import duties on smart cards, including SIM…
Engie vs Gazprom: 2022 Gas Supply Dispute Deep Dive
In late 2022, a legal dispute emerged between the French energy group Engie and Gazprom Export, rooted in a significant gas delivery…