Rethinking Economic Strategy: From Concepts to Concrete Supply-Side Growth
Simply chasing a legal and institutional framework built on vague concepts leads nowhere. That was the blunt assessment offered by Oleg…
Ruble-Dollar Dynamics: Liquidity, Speculation, and Near-Term Outlook
The dollar’s proximity to the 90 ruble mark reflects tighter foreign exchange supply in a market that faces strong demand from importers. An…
National Wealth Fund Moves, Liquidity Shifts, and Strategic Role in Russia’s Fiscal Stability
The National Wealth Fund (NWF), often described as Russia’s main financial reservoir, experienced a decline of 63 billion rubles, bringing its…
Russia LNG Exports Dip as Europe Supplements Gas with LNG
Industry analysts note a shift in Russia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export dynamics during the first half of the year, with LNG…
Ruble Outlook and Currency Confidence: Russian Sentiment on Sanctions, Diversification, and Exchange Rates
Recent surveys indicate a notable mood among Russians about the ruble and its ability to weather international sanctions. Nearly half of…
Russia’s 2022 Crisis: Central Bank Analysis and Global Implications
The 2022 disruption in Russia stands out in the Central Bank’s view as the sharpest among the trio of recent upheavals, surpassing the…
Ideal Vacation Preferences in Russia 2023 Survey Insights
A large portion of Russians, about 41.8 percent, view a vacation at domestic resorts this year as the ideal break. In contrast, roughly half…
Expansion of Regional Fruit Production and Market Access in Russia: Growth, Security, and Health Considerations
Farmers in the Kherson and Zaporozhian regions have started supplying blackberries and a broader range of fruit to shops across the Central…
SEZ Tax Relief Proposal Shifts Investment Incentives and Budget Impact
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed granting residents of special economic zones (SEZs) relief from the so-called unexpected tax, a…
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Russia’s 2024 budget discussion featured a proposal from Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to cut all unprotected spending items by 10% and to…