Negotiations Continue Over Decathlon Stores in Russia as Sale Talks Persist
Negotiations over the sale of Decathlon stores in Russia are ongoing, with no final agreement reached at this time. Reports from DEA News,…
VK re-registers entities, delists GDRs, and pursues disciplined international expansion across digital platforms
VK has set out a plan to re-register its business entities, including filings tied to the British Virgin Islands and related structures in…
Regional talks on Ukrainian grain exports gain international involvement
On August 11, a high level meeting is scheduled in Romania to examine alternative routes for exporting Ukrainian grain. Participants will…
Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan Explore a Gas Cooperation Framework
Officials in Moscow have signaled that a regional gas alliance involving Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan could become broader and more…
Tuition Shifts in Russia’s Top Universities Highlight Program-Specific Increases
During the 2023/24 academic year, Russia’s leading universities raised tuition by an average of about 12 percent, according to Vedomosti and…
Lending Trends in Russia: Mortgage Growth amid Rate Hikes
Even as borrowing costs rise, lending to Russians continues to expand across all sectors, with mortgages showing notable growth. After the key…
Experts examine shifting public financial instruments in Russia toward a 100-to-1 denomination to align with North American currency dynamics
Experts examine how Russia might shift public financial instruments to a 100-to-1 denomination to align face values with currency dynamics in…
Ruble Dynamics in October: Domestic Signals Meet Global Flows
In October, the ruble exhibited a nuanced stance against major currencies. It softened versus the U.S. dollar while showing resilience against…
Russia’s Laptop Market in 2023: Imports Fall, Domestic Production Rises
In the first half of 2023, Russia saw a clear drop in laptop imports, declining by about 46 percent from the previous peak years to roughly…
Prices for Turkey Tours Rise, Influencing North American Travel Budgets
Prices for Turkey Tours Surge, Shaping Travel Budgets Across North America Recent data indicates a striking rise in the cost of travel to…