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:: The United States Should Establish Normal Trade Relations with Russia
"The essence of our argument is that the United States can double its exports to Russia over five years when Russia now becomes a member of the WTO, but only if the United States grants Russia permanent normal trade relations.... From Anders Aslund; JRL 2011-207, Nov. 16, 2011
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:: [Ambassador Byerle:] WTO at Last
"It is truly a historic milestone, and, yes, it has taken 18 years to achieve. ..." John Beyrle, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-205, Nov. 14, 2011
:: Medvedev's privatisation programme runs off the rails
"Medvedev's promise of transparency and accountability in Russia's privatisation programme was locked out of the room along with the press corps ..." Ben Aris, BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-206, Nov. 15, 2011
:: Russian Industries May Rile WTO by Undermining Trade Pledges
Russia might struggle to implement its WTO pledges after an 18-year slog to win entry, with economists concerned that local industries will try to shield themselves from competitors ... Jennifer M. Freedman, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-204, Nov. 11, 2011
:: Russia closes WTO deal - details
The Working Party on Russia's accession agreed on the terms of the country's WTO membership by adopting the package containing reforms to Russia's trade regime ... BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-204, Nov. 11, 2011
:: Medvedev: Russia has three woes — fools, roads and corruption
Medvedev said on Friday that corruption is Russia's third major problem, along with fools and roads ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-204, Nov. 11, 2011
:: WTO Accession Means Many Changes
Russia inched closer to joining the World Trade Organization after 18 years of talks, signing a deal with neighbor and one-time foe Georgia ... Moscow Times; JRL 2011-203, Nov. 10, 2011
:: Medvedev Tells Euro Zone It Has the Resources
Medvedev called for European countries to act more decisively to resolve the region's debt crisis, as Group of 20 leaders struggled to produce a plan to bail out the euro zone ... Irina Filatova ,Moscow Times; JRL 2011-201, Nov. 7, 2011
:: A Generous Gesture: The Russian Government Moves to Prop-Up Domestic Automakers As WTO Accession Becomes Likely
Russia's auto sector employs over a million workers, itself a sizeable electoral constituency, not counting their dependants ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-201, Nov. 7, 2011
:: Russia and Georgia Strike WTO Deal
Russian entry, which now looks all but certain to take place by the end of the year, would come after 18 years of negotiations and represent the biggest step in world trade liberalization since China joined a decade ago ... Anatoly Medetsky, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-199, Nov. 3, 2011
:: Pensions hit by demographic crisis
The Pension Fund's deficit in 2012 will increase by half to 1.75 trillion rubles, or 3 percent of GDP, as rhe number of pensioners rises by half a million, while the social tax levy actually falls ... Evgeniya Chaykovskaya, Moscow News; JRL 2011-198, Nov. 2, 2011
:: Financial Regulator Admits High Flight
Capital flight from Russia might reach $70 billion this year, according to Russia's Central Bank ... Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-198, Nov. 2, 2011
:: Valdai Index reveals growing stagnation trend in Russia
Worsening stagnation is the prevailing trend in Russia, according to a survey conducted among international experts ... Valdai Club; JRL 2011-198, Nov. 2, 2011
:: Interview: Marshall Goldman On Russia's WTO Bid
After waiting for nearly two decades, Russian appears to be on the brink of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO), with Russian membership creating various implications ... RFE/RL; JRL 2011-197, Nov. 1, 2011
:: Russia Offers Euro Zone $10 Billion in Aid Via IMF
Russia is ready to help the indebted euro zone by providing up to $10 billion through the International Monetary Fund and could consider bilateral support to individual countries ... Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-197, Nov. 1, 2011

:: Moscow hopes WTO accession saga will be over in a few days - source
Georgia accepted new proposals from Swiss mediators, regarding the resolution of border control issues, finally paving the way for Russian WTO membership ... Interfax; JRL 2011-195, Oct. 28, 2011
:: Share of govt expenditures in GDP is cause for reflection - Medvedev
Medvedev expressed concern about government spending as a percentage of GDP while attending an International Advisory Board meeting on the creation of an international financial center in Russia ... Interfax; JRL 2011-195, Oct. 28, 2011
:: Slow Traffic Ahead: A New Report Sees Russia Heading Toward Sluggish Economic Growth and Currency Devaluation Meeting of Economic Development and Trade Ministry's board
Russia is edging toward stagnation and consequent massive devaluation of its national currency, with the prospect of slipping into a double-dip recession remaining a real possibility ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-194, Oct. 27, 2011
:: Social Immobility
There is plenty of hand-wringing in the Kremlin about the exodus of citizens, particularly well-educated ones ... Matthew Van Meter, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-193, Oct. 26, 2011
:: Nanotech to Play Big Role in Modernization Plans
Medvedev's modernization committee will review the status of the nanotechnology sector, including plans to invest in more than 13 domestic factories and develop local expertise via a partnership with MIT ... Justin Varilek, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-193, Oct. 26, 2011
:: Two Steps Backward: Russia Continues to Send Mixed Signals About its Intention to Join the World Trade Organization
While Russia may have been vacillating on the WTO, the United States on Tuesday gave the Kremlin an excuse to err on the side of caution ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-193, Oct. 26, 2011
:: Russian Consumption Drives Economic Growth to 3-Year High
Russian domestic demand, fueled by consumer loans, propelled economic growth, with gross domestic product up 5.1 percent from a year earlier ... Alena Chechel, Scott Rose, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-193, Oct. 26, 2011
:: Forbes names 50 Russians who conquered the world
The Forbes Russian edition has published a list of 50 Russians who achieved notable success abroad and become internationally recognized ... pravda.ru; JRL 2011-191, Oct. 24, 2011
:: Dvorkovich Joins Prophets of Economic Gloom
Dvorkovich joined the ranks of those predicting that the world is facing a long period of slow economic growth ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-191, Oct. 24, 2011
:: Most Russians Optimistic About Country's Development Following 2012 Elections - Poll
Nearly two thirds of poll respondents expect economic and political reforms to continue following the elections ... Interfax; JRL 2011-189, Oct. 19, 2011
:: Occupy Wall Street Protests Find Little Resonance in Moscow
Complaints of economic inequality could surely find a voice in Moscow, but demonstrations against the haves by the have-nots have yet to pick up steam ... Lukas I. Alpert, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-189, Oct. 19, 2011
:: A Laundry List for the Kremlin: Russia's Former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin Has Come Up With a Plan to Help the Kremlin Maintain Fiscal Discipline
Kudrin has been showing no signs of letting up on his criticism of the Kremlin's fiscal policies ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-189, Oct. 19, 2011
:: Russia can live without WTO accession says Medvedev
Russia had hoped to conclude WTO accession talks by the end of this year, but obstacles remain ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-189, Oct. 19, 2011
:: US fans Russian WTO hopes
The Jackson-Vanik amendment and missile defense spats could be heading out the window ... Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2011-189, Oct. 19, 2011
:: White collar workers becoming more mobile
The economic crisis has seen staff mobility increase ... Nathan Toohey, Moscow News; JRL 2011-189, Oct. 19, 2011
:: Kudrin slates Russia's risky economic policy
Kudrin said that Russia needed to create a new economic model, based not on demand spurred by oil revenues, but on private investment growth, accompanied by low inflation and a competitive credit rate ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-188, Oct. 18, 2011
:: Smiles Greet the Status Quo at FIAC
Despite recent political upheaval, including the firing of internationally respected Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin, Putin asserted that there would be no changes to government economic policy ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-188, Oct. 18, 2011
:: Russia must speed up economic diversification - Putin
Russia must speed up diversification of its energy-dependent economy, where oil and gas revenues account for half of the budget, Putin said ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-187, Oct. 17, 2011
:: Russia's Putin Explains Why He Called USA 'Parasite'
While in China, Putin elaborated on his earlier statement calling the United States a parasite ... Interfax; JRL 2011-184, Oct. 12, 2011
:: Europe Debt Problem More Political Than Economic - Putin
Putin also lobbied for an increased BRICS role in organizations such as the IMF and the World Bank ... Interfax; JRL 2011-184, Oct. 12, 2011
:: Crisis hits ordinary people
Ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the brunt of the deepening global financial slump as a depreciating ruble pushes up the cost of living ... Oleg Nikishenkov, Moscow News; JRL 2011-183, Oct. 11, 2011
:: Steve Jobs and Apple
Personal computers, as opposed to mainframes, were about the decentralization of information and its flow, a model incompatible with a society based upon authoritarian control ... Jake Kipp; JRL 2011-182, Oct. 10, 2011
:: Russia Seeks to Diversify Trade With China During Putin's Trip
A total of 17 agreements may be reached during Putin's visit ... Lyubov Pronina and Henry Meyer, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-182, Oct. 10, 2011
:: Kudrin: Russia Facing Serious Budget Risks
Kudrin had a meeting with investors and analysts during a VTB Capital forum on Friday, during which he told them about his plans and about risks he sees for the Russian budget and economy ... Interfax; JRL 2011-182, Oct. 10, 2011
:: Medvedev Says Russia's Investment Climate "bad"
Medvedev has described the investment climate in Russia as "bad" ... Interfax; JRL 2011-182, Oct. 10, 2011
:: Dvorkovich Seeks Job in Medvedev Cabinet
Arkady Dvorkovich, Medvedev's top economic advisor, said he does not plan to stay in the Kremlin after the 2012 presidential election, but instead hopes to join the cabinet, which Medvedev has promised to reshuffle ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-182, Oct. 10, 2011
:: Russia's "Apple Generation" Mourns Steve Jobs
The Russian reaction to Steve Jobs' passing has been a powerful illustration of just how far Jobs, and his products, shave penetrated contemporary Russian society, especially the business and political elite in the four years since he gave the go-ahead for Apple's launch of operations in the country ... Roland Oliphant, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-181, Oct. 6, 2011
:: Where is Russia's Steve Jobs?
As the world ponders Jobs' legacy, it is perhaps worth asking if an innovator and businessman like him could succeed in Russia .. Tim Wall, Moscow News; JRL 2011-181, Oct. 6, 2011
:: The Apple Effect: Today the World Mourns a Man Who Changed the World, but Where Does Russia Fit in that Picture?
Anyone who is anyone among Russia's politicians and entrepreneurs offered their condolences, as well as their two cents, today on Steve Jobs' death and his impact on the world around them ... Andrew Roth | Russia Profile; JRL 2011-181, Oct. 6, 2011
:: Putin Offers Liberal Rules and Kudrin
Putin has attempted to reassure investors dismayed by swelling social and military spending, and fears of political stagnation, by promising high-tech projects and more liberal rules for buying into strategic resource companies ... Anatoly Medetsky, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-181, Oct. 6, 2011
:: TRANSCRIPT: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes part in the VTB Capital "Russia Calling!" Investment Forum
"I want to talk about our priorities and Russia's strategic plans so that investors, and the business community at large, can understand ..." premier.gov.ru; JRL 2011-181, Oct. 6, 2011
:: $49.3Bln Capital Flight So Far This Year
Capital outflow from Russia has reached about $49.3 billion so far in 2011, with an estimated $18.7 billion leaving in the third quarter, the Central Bank said ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-180, Oct. 6, 2011
:: What's Ahead For Russia's Economy Now That Kudrin Is Gone?
With Kudrin apparently shunted aside, will the government loosen its firm grip on state spending? ... Robert Coalson, RFE/RL; JRL 2011-180, Oct. 6, 2011
:: Crumbling Confidence: A New Survey Highlights Growing Distrust Among Russians Toward Banks and Other Financial Institutions
Russians have never liked their banks, but with stock markets roiling, the ruble tumbling and the economy hemorrhaging billions of dollars in capital flight, their dislike for banks is turning into a permanent distrust ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-180, Oct. 6, 2011
:: Business lobby calls for twice as many migrants
Opora, the small business association, has called on Russia to double its migrant intake to help boost the economy ­ and the Federal Migration Service agrees that the nation needs more ... Nathan Toohey, Moscow News; JRL 2011-180, Oct. 6, 2011
:: Putin Calls for New 'Eurasian Union' of Former Soviet Countries
Citing his foreign policy priorities for another planned stint as president, Putin has called for the creation of a "Eurasian Union" of former Soviet countries ... Irina Filatova; JRL 2011-179, Oct. 5, 2011
:: A Union of Our Own: Putin Presents Vision for Eurasian Union, but Its Intentions Remain Unclear
The purpose of such a union remains unclear, as Putin offered few specific details on its coordination and implementation, but some commentators have suggested a political significance beyond economic practicality, or even an attempt to replace the Soviet Union ... Dan Peleschuk, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-179, Oct. 5, 2011
:: Nearly All Russian Officials Obey President's Order To Leave State Companies
Medvedev's demand that all high-ranking government officials should leave the boards of directors of state companies has passed its deadline ...
Interfax; JRL 2011-177, Oct. 3, 2011
:: Putin Faces 'Unpopular' Decisions to Overhaul Russia's Oil-Reliant Economy
Putin will face obstacles that include a growing budget deficit, continued dependence on oil exports and the potential for social discontent ... Henry Meyer, Lyubov Pronina and Ilya Arkhipov, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-173, Sept. 27, 2011
:: Oligarch fight club
Alexander Lebedev, KGB officer-turned-media magnate, punched construction tycoon Sergei Polonsky during an NTV talk show over the weekend ... Tim Wall, Moscow News; JRL 2011-168, Sept. 20, 2011
:: Russia's Half-Open Door: Russia Will Pursue Policies that Encourage Investments by Both Locals and Foreigners, But Expects Reciprocity for Its Own Companies Overseas
Speaking in Sochi, Putin fell short of breaking new ground regarding ways to improve the country's unfavorable investment climate ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-167, Sept. 19, 2011
:: Risks of Russian Business Climate Still High - Putin
Russian authorities are unhappy with the country's existing investment climate, which provokes capital outflows, and are ready to listen to international experts' assessments, Putin claims ... Interfax; JRL 2011-167, Sept. 19, 2011
:: Putin Keeps Eyes on Finance in Sochi
Putin chose to focus strictly on business at the International Investment Forum on Friday, appearing to look past former covert agent Anna Chapman staffing a regional exhibit ... Anatoly Medetsky, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-167, Sept. 19, 2011
:: World Bank Cautions Russia About Oil Shock
The domestic economy could shrink 1.5 percent next year if global oil demand falls sharply following a recession in Europe or the United States ... Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-166, Sept. 16, 2011
:: Deputy minister says ruble in for sharp devaluation in 2 years
The ruble will devalue sharply as Russia's current account turns negative in about two years due to import growth, Deputy Economic Development Minister Andrei Klepach predicted ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-166, Sept. 16, 2011
:: Kudrin predicts tax hikes after presidential elections
Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said taxes will have to go up after the presidential election in Russia in March 2012 if pre-election promises are to be kept ... Evgeniya Chaykovskaya, Moscow News; JRL 2011-164, Sept. 14, 2011
:: Why Putin Isn't Raising Utility Rates
Putin's decision to moderate the annual increase of key energy and railroad rates has more to do with elections than an attempt to spur economic growth ... Anatoly Medetsky, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-164, Sept. 14, 2011
:: Georgia Wants Any Russia WTO Deal to Have International Monitors
Georgia might not support Russia's 18- year bid to join the World Trade Organization unless customs transparency is improved ... Katya Andrusz and Helena Bedwell, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-163, Sept. 9, 2011
:: Hermitage Reports a Third Major Tax Refund Fraud Perpetrated by Moscow Tax Official Exposed by Sergei Magnitsky
Lawyers acting for Hermitage Capital have filed a criminal complaint with the Russian State Investigative Committee showing evidence of $42 million in illegal tax refunds approved by Moscow Tax Office No. 28 ... From Katie Fisher, Hermitage Fund Press Release; JRL 2011-162, Sept. 8, 2011
:: Cleaning up Russia's banks
The Bank of Moscow was subject to a record government bailout with a $9 billion hole on its balance sheet, after most of the risky credits were issued to acquaintances of the bank's top managers ... Oleg Nikishenkov, Moscow News; JRL 2011-158, Sept. 2, 2011
:: Russian middle classes, as seen through the keyhole of WikiLeaks
In 2006, then-US Ambassador to Russia William Burns devoted a cable to the appearance of the middle class in Russia ... Igor Bukker, pravda.ru; JRL 2011-158, Sept. 2, 2011
:: Mortgages for the masses
A range of government initiatives to kick start Russia's ailing housing market are changing the dynamics of buying a property ... Anna Sulimina, Moscow News; JRL 2011-158, Sept. 2, 2011
:: Experts expect Medvedev to assess social stratification in Russia at Yaroslavl forum
The Yaroslavl World Political Forum to be held on September 7-8 ... Interfax; JRL 2011-158, Sept. 2, 2011
:: S&P Affirms Russia's Ratings, Outlook Stable
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed its 'BBB/A-3' foreign currency and 'BBB+/A-2' local currency long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings for Russia ... Interfax; JRL 2011-157, Sept. 1, 2011
:: Medvedev Asks Russia's Richest To Teach The Young How To Become Rich
Medvedev intends to propose that Russian businessmen whose wealth exceeds 1 billion dollars should teach lessons at schools ... Interfax; JRL 2011-157, Sept. 1, 2011
:: $12.6 Billion Allotted for New and Better Roads
The Russian government plans to increase financing of road construction next year to 364 billion rubles ($12.6 billion) and introduce new regulations on construction work quality ... Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-157, Sept. 1, 2011
:: In New Blow, BP Office Is Raided
Insult was added to injury when BP's Moscow office was raided Wednesday by Russian government agents, less than 24 hours after BP's former partner Rosneft signed an enormous Arctic exploration deal with ExxonMobil ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-157, Sept. 1, 2011
:: Marking Time: Despite Higher Oil Revenues, Russia's Economy Continues to Stagnate
Economic Development Ministry officials stayed up late Friday to deliver a pessimistic report about Russia's economic outlook ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-155, Aug. 30, 2011
:: Zubkov to Keep Gazprom Post Despite Medvedev's Order
Despite a Medvedev push to purge state companies of top government officials, First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov will remain chairman of the country's biggest company, Gazprom ... Anatoly Medetsky, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-155, Aug. 30, 2011
:: Skolkovo in the USA
The relatively new Skolkovo research center is taking a selection of its top IT companies to the United States in the hope of drawing high-tech investment ... Oleg Nikishenkov, Moscow News; JRL 2011-155, Aug. 30, 2011
:: Agriculture minister of Russia: Russian agriculture growth impressive
After last year's drought, the agriculture sector is recovering ... Interfax; JRL 2011-155, Aug. 30, 2011
:: Why Russians Cry at Work
According to the study, 55% of Russians cry because things go wrong at work ... Anastasia Romasheva, pravda.ru; JRL 2011-154, Aug. 25, 2011
:: Speculative Benefits: Economists Urge Caution as the Russian Economy Appears to Be Getting a Boost from Surging Capital Inflows
Analysts offered a mixed bag of reasons as to why Russia is experiencing a sudden surge in capital inflows ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-154, Aug. 25, 2011
:: Silicon Valley planned for Russia's North Caucasus
Plans have been put forward to create a Caucasian Silicon Valley, at a cost of 32 billion rubles ($1.1 billion) as part of on-going efforts to remake the troubled Russian region ... Andy Potts, Moscow News; JRL 2011-154, Aug. 25, 2011
:: Paper or Plastic? The Russian Government Is Preparing a Set of Measures That Will Oblige Traders and Service Companies to Accept Card Payments
A regulatory measure being worked out by the Economic Development Ministry will make it mandatory for trade or service companies to accept plastic cards as payment ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-151, Aug. 22, 2011
:: The state of Russian happiness
Two recent surveys have found that Russians are the unhappiest people in Europe ... Alina Lobzina, Moscow News; JRL 2011-152, Aug. 23, 2011
:: Russians the Unhappiest in Europe, Poll Says
Twenty years after the Soviet collapse, Russians are among the unhappiest people in Europe because of a high level of economic uncertainty ... Moscow Times; JRL 2011-151, Aug. 22, 2011
:: Putin Denounces American Parasite While Russia Increases Treasuries 1,600%
While Putin calls the United States a "parasite" because its rising debt weighs on the global economy, Russia, the world's largest energy producer, has boosted its holdings of U.S. debt by more than 1,600 percent since September 2006... Alena Chechel, Scott Rose and Jack Jordan, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-151, Aug. 22, 2011
:: Ruble may ride to Russia's rescue
Russia's latest growth figures show the perils of relying on the oil price to sustain the economy. But growth may soon benefit from the advantages of a floating ruble ... Mark Gay, Moscow News ; JRL 2011-150, Aug. 19, 2011
:: Skolkovo Sizzles as 100th Company Joins
A crowd of entrepreneurs awaited the selection of the 100th resident of the innovation hub ... Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-150, Aug. 19, 2011
:: Russia Considers Continued Privatization
While Russia's massive privatization in the 1990's has remained highly controversial, Medvedev has repeatedly suggested expediting the privatization of state-owned companies, including oil giant Rosneft ... Sergei Blagov, Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2011-149, Aug. 18, 2011
:: 25% of Russians think it normal to report against colleagues - poll
Eighty-four percent of Russians say there are people snitching on colleagues at their office ...Interfax; JRL 2011-144, Aug. 11, 2011
:: Poor Russia: The Number of People Who See Themselves as Poor Is Growing in Russia
Russia's Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) has found that 45 percent of Russians feel poor ... Svetlana Kononova, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-137, Aug. 2, 2011
:: Elite living in Moscow: Why Moscow, a city of both billionaires and dilapidated housing, is so expensive, is often a mystery to newcomers.
" In a 3-part series we look at the real cost of living here." ... Oleg Nikishenkov, Moscow News; JRL 2011-137, Aug. 2, 2011
:: Russians Fear US Debt Levels May Cause Another Downturn - Poll
A total of 70 per cent of the respondents were certain that a possible downturn would affect Russia ... Interfax; JRL 2011-136, July 29, 2011
:: Investors Calm in Face of U.S. Default
Russia, which has about $238 billion in U.S. dollar denominated foreign and gold reserves and trades almost all of its commodities in U.S. dollars, is watching and waiting alongside the rest of the world ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-136, July 29, 2011
:: Companies Teach Russians Western Ways
Western consumer goods companies have flooded what remains in many aspects a virgin market ... Khristina Narizhnaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-136, July 29, 2011
:: Is the West Turning Reckless?
What are the geopolitical implications from political gridlock and ideological rigidity in major Western powers ... Vladimir Frolov, Vladimir Belaeff, Eric Kraus, Edward Lozansky and Vlad Sobell, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-136, July 29, 2011
:: Foreign direct investment in Russia up 39 pct in H1 says Putin
According to the Russian Central Bank's estimates, foreign direct investment in Russia grew to $41.2 billion in 2010 from $36.5 billion in 2009; FDI stood at $55.1 billion in 2007 and hit a record $75.5 billion in 2008 ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-129, July 20, 2011
:: How U.S. Default Would Hit Russia
Those predicting a global financial cataclysm and economic meltdown as a result of a U.S. default have no difficulty in foreseeing how events would take their course in Russia ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-128, July 19, 2011
:: Russia herds former Soviet states into economic union
More than 20 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia is again herding former Soviet republics into a union to reap political advantages if not economic ones ... Ksenia Nekhorosheva, RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-129, July 20, 2011
:: Back to the (free trade) USSR
Putin's initiative to form an EU-style free trade bloc between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan has captured businesspersons' attention, but ordinary citizens are wary about a "mini-Soviet Union's" impact upon economic and political freedom ... Anna Arutunyan, Moscow News; JRL 2011-128, July 19, 2011
:: Russia's Putin Calls For 'Deep Modernization' To Speed Up Economic Growth
Interfax promotes a pro-Putin stance from his talk at a steelworks ... Interfax; JRL 2011-127, July 18, 2011
:: TRANSCRIPT: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talks with workers at Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works
Transcript of the beginning of the address ... premier.gov.ru; JRL 2011-127, July 18, 2011

:: Russian tycoons' cuts dilemma
There is a widespread view among leading businesspeople, economists and government reformers that tough austerity measures should be carried out after next year's election ... Tim Wall, Moscow News; JRL 2011-126, July 15, 2011
:: Study: Russia Lags in Managing Personnel
Unlike in Western countries, Russian business leaders have not established the habit of managing performance ... Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-126, July 15, 2011
:: Warnings of doom
Analysts have been warning of doom waiting to strike the emerging markets ... Mark Gay, Moscow News; JRL 2011-121, July 8, 2011
:: Russia Can Achieve Zero Deficit At $100 Oil in 2015 - Kudrin
Russia could achieve a zero budget deficit in 2015 if oil trades at $100 a barrel, Alexei Kudrin said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-121, July 8, 2011
:: Trickle Down Politics: Business Leaders Clamor for Increased Ease of Travel, Though They Expect Little Movement on Visa Regulations
Russia reportedly will ease its visa regime with Schengen Zone members and the United States by introducing long-term visas and simplifying paperwork ... Andrew Roth, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-121, July 8, 2011
:: Pre-election Budget Maneuver: The Russian Government Is Finding It Hard to Trim Deficit Spending in its Pre-election Budget
With Russian parliamentary elections on the horizon, the Russian government is opening up its treasury and plans to spend trillions of rubles ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-121, July 8, 2011
:: TRANSCRIPT: Dmitry Medvedev presented the 2012­2014 Budget Address
"I signed the Budget Address today. It sets out our country's budget policy for the next three years .... " kremlin.ru; JRL 2011-116, June 30, 2011
:: Medvedev confronts vested interests with order to schedule privatization
Medvedev ordered the government to prepare a schedule for the privatization of key state companies and the reduction of state-held stakes ... BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-116, June 30, 2011
:: Russia Vulnerable Should Global Financial Crisis Strike Again - Expert
A repetition of the global financial crisis is unlikely, but should it occur again, Russia will find itself among the most vulnerable ... Interfax; JRL 2011-116, June 30, 2011
:: Medvedev outlines 12 key points of three-year budget policy
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev outlined 12 key points of Russia's three-year budget policy ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-115, June 29, 2011
:: Industrial Downturn: Years of Neglect Have Come Back to Haunt Russian Industrial Capacity
A study portrays Russia's industrial base as completely outdated ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-115, June 29, 2011
:: Putin, Medvedev Understand Need For Economic Diversification, Kudrin Tells NY Times
Oil production is going to level off for the next 10 years, so any further economic growth will have to come from other sectors, Kudrin said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-115, June 29, 2011
:: Medvedev to Address Govt, Parliament With Budget Message on June 29 - Dvorkovich
The Budget Message has become an independent document reflecting the key aspects of the country's financial-economic policy, to which the president draws the attention of the government and the parliament ... Interfax; JRL 2011-114, June 28, 2011
:: When age doesn't really matter
"I've met a lot of Russian guys in their early 40s who already complained of feeling old an jaded and women in their mid-30s who were convinced their personal lives were over ..." Svetlana Kolchik, RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-114, June 28, 2011
:: Putin's Immortal Autocracy
In natural resources-rich countries like Russia, there are two options for immortal autocracies to stay alive ... Moscow Times editorial; JRL 2011-114, June 28, 2011
:: Tax Burden, Emphasis on Big State Companies Slow Russian Growth - Mobius
The tax burden and insufficient attention to small and medium enterprises (SME) are the main reasons the Russian economy is not growing faster, Templeton Asset Management President Mark Mobius said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-114, June 28, 2011
:: Russia to Attract More Private Investment in Next 10 Yrs
The Russian government will do much more to attract private investment in the next ten years, Kudrin promised ... Interfax; JRL 2011-114, June 28, 2011
:: New Investigators Take Up Browder Case
Under a barrage of pressure from Hermitage Capital, a tax evasion case against the fund's head, William Browder, has been transferred from the Interior Ministry's investigative committee to another branch of the ministry in an attempt to add objectivity ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-114, June 28, 2011
:: Skolkovo Innovation Hub Braving the Waters
The ship known as Skolkovo has set sail, already having onboard 60 companies, including a handful of multinationals ... Olga Razumovskaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-106, June 16, 2011
:: Kremlin calls for govt to speed up privatization
Russia's Presidential Administration has recommended another look at Russia's $59 billion privatization program and sell "more and faster" ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-104, June 15, 2011
:: Russia's Openness to the World: The Unpredicted Consequences of the Country's Liberalization
Russia's ability to check the destructive processes that have accompanied openness depends on strengthening institutions that can mitigate these processes ... Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL 2011-103, June 13, 2011
:: WTO Accession Does Not Mean Full Opening of Russian Market to Foreign Goods - Putin
Russian WTO accession would not be a reason for automatic opening of the domestic market for foreign goods, and Russia will retain the possibilities for supporting domestic manufacturers, said Putin ... Interfax; JRL 2011-102, June 10, 2011
:: Russia faces a new brain drain - survey
Russia's brain drain shows no signs of abating as a fifth of Russians now want to leave the country ... Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2011-102, June 10, 2011
:: Investment Whisperers: Investors Fear That if Medvedev Doesn't Get Re-Elected in 2012, His Projects and Promises Might Go Down the Drain
The risks of putting money into Russia are well known to investors, and their worries can be gauged in cold hard cash ... Natasha Doff, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-100, June 8, 2011
:: INTERVIEW: Russia's privatisation chief discusses the 3-year programme
Russia's government has restarted its privatization programme after a decade-long hiatus ... Ben Aris, BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-98, June 6, 2011
:: Moscow works less and sleeps more
A pilot study into how people use their time ­ or have it used for them ­ found that the capital works less and sleeps more than the national average ... Andy Potts, Moscow News; JRL 2011-98, June 6, 2011
:: Inequality, Poverty Characterize Post-Soviet States, Statistics Show
Three out of every four Russians are now poor, according to official statistics, with the situation even worse in some other former Soviet republics ... Paul Goble, Window on Eurasia; JRL 2011-97, June 3, 2011
:: A country for millionaires ­ and greater inequality
A survey found that 60 percent of the population in Russia has the same real income it had 20 years ago when the Soviet Union collapsed, and some are even poorer ... Svetlana Kononova, Moscow News; JRL 2011-97, June 3, 2011
:: Dreaming of a financial centre
Key reforms urged by investors at the "Russia Calling" forum, organized by Russia's biggest investment bank, included battling inflation and corruption and creating a domestic investor base ... Tim Wall, Moscow News; JRL 2011-97, June 3, 2011
:: A Chinese Game: Russia and China Set Aside Their Differences in Pursuit of Greater Economic Goals
Some analysts said China's decision to start paying off its debt shows that it may have caved in to the legal pressure ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-97, June 3, 2011
:: One Right, Many Copies: While Russia Is Still Known for Widespread Piracy, the Number of Copyright Violation Lawsuits Is Growing
Last year, 4,365 criminal cases of intellectual property protection were brought to the courts in Russia, and 3,406 individuals were punished with fines amounting to approximately a billion rubles ($ 35.7 million), a survey found ... Svetlana Kononova, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-92, May 24, 2011
:: Russia to create intellectual property service - Medvedev
A good track record in intellectual property protection is one of the conditions required for admission to the World Trade Organization ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-92, May 24, 2011
:: Russia's Top Internet Company, Yandex, Makes U.S. Debut With IPO
Russia's largest Internet company and most visited website goes public today with an initial public offering (IPO) ... Nikola Krastev, RFE/RL; JRL 2011-92, May 24, 2011
:: Survey Shows Details of Urban Life
The conventional wisdom that "Moscow is not Russia" is confirmed by a report on Russian retail facilities and spending ... Derek Andersen, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-92, May 24, 2011
:: Russia GDP Growth Slows to 4.1% on Outflows, Below Estimates
Russia's economic growth slowed in the first quarter as corporate investment stagnated and the biggest quarterly gain in oil prices for two years failed to offset $21.3 billion of capital outflows ... Paul Abelsky, Ilya Arkhipov, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-87, May 17, 2011
:: Oil muddles Russia's budget debate
Russia's high dependence on oil prices threatens its 2011 budget targets, essential to supporting the government's promises ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections ... Oleg Nikishenkov, Moscow News; JRL 2011-87, May 17, 2011
:: Hermitage Capital Chief Sarcastic About Russian Moves to Get Him Arrested
Browder said numerous independent inquiries had confirmed that officials heading the Interior Ministry Investigative Committee and officials under their command had been committing crimes ... Interfax; JRL 2011-86, May 16, 2011
:: Backseat Driving: Russian Markets Have Lost Their Appeal to Leading International Corporations
Very few global corporations of high repute are willing to sell or produce their goods in Russia, a new study found ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-86, May 16, 2011
:: Medvedev Supports Criminal Responsibility For Violating Employee Rights on Political Grounds
That was his answer to a question from a member of the Liberal Democratic Party on whether he is ready to support a bill tabled by the Liberal Democrats ... Interfax; JRL 2011-86, May 16, 2011
:: Unrelieved Reliance: Russia's Pre-Election Budget Spending May Require Adjustment as Slowing Global Demand Threatens Soaring Oil Prices
Recent volatility in global crude and commodity prices may force Russia to revise its oil-dependent budget, experts say ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-86, May 16, 2011
:: Human Rights Defenders Welcome Economic Crime Amnesty Proposal
Russia's leading human rights defenders have supported the initiative of three State Duma factions - A Just Russia, the Communist Party and the Liberal Democratic Party - to grant amnesty to economic crime convicts ... Interfax; JRL 2011-86, May 16, 2011
:: The slippery politics of petrol
The rampant oil price is causing a conundrum for the government, which is seeking to tackle inflation at the cost of a competitive rouble ... Ed Bentley, Moscow News; JRL 2011-84, May 11, 2011:: Russia's 17-Year Bid To Join The WTO Faces One Last Hurdle
Russia's tortured 17-year journey toward accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) seems to be nearing its end ... Robert Coalson, RFE/RL; JRL 2011-83, May 10, 2011
:: Chubais earned 212 mln rubles in 2010, incl 22.8 mln rubles as Rusnano chief
Rusnano CEO Anatoly Chubais earned 212 million rubles in 2010 ... Interfax; JRL 2011-82, May 9, 2011
:: Some 50 Federal Assets to Be Privatized Before Year Ends - Kozhin - Mark Gay, Moscow News; JRL 2011-81, May 6, 2011
:: Medvedev Snubbing Beslan Mothers Talks - Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-81, May 6, 2011
:: Household income hit - Mark Gay, Moscow News; JRL 2011-81, May 6, 2011
:: The Weak Links in Economic Recovery: Russia's Latest Manufacturing Index Shows Signs of Weakening Business Activity - Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-81, May 6, 2011
:: Russia may order arrest of Hermitage Capital CEO - paper - RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-80, May 5, 2011
:: Integration of Russia and EU essential for development says Putin
Russia and the European Union have no prospects for future development without close mutual cooperation and Russia-EU integration, Putin said ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-75, April 27, 2011
:: Russia to Oust Officials at 1,000 Companies on Medvedev Push
Russia will remove government officials from the boards of more than 1,000 companies, advancing President Dmitry Medvedev's drive to separate corporate governance from state administration ... Lyubov Pronina and Scott Rose, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-73, April 25, 2011
:: Trustees in as Ministers Leave Company Boards
"We will consider these people professional trustees," Shuvalov told reporters, adding that, unlike an independent director, a trustee votes in line with the government's orders ... Moscow Times; JRL 2011-73, April 25, 2011
:: JPMorgan Sees Evolutionary Results From Financial Center Ambitions
"To look on Moscow as an international financial center as some vast thing which is going to transform Moscow overnight is wrong ­ it's evolutionary, not revolutionary" ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-71, April 21, 2011
:: Putin's Pre-Election Manifesto Challenges Medvedev, Weafer Says
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's call to avoid liberal "experiments" challenged President Dmitry Medvedev before the 2012 election, said financial strategist Chris Weafer ... Lyubov Pronina and Henry Meyer, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-71, April 21, 2011
:: Putin's Report Conveys State Capitalism Concept - Pavlovsky
If Putin's report in the State Duma is viewed as an election program, it does not look convincing enough, Effective Policy Foundation President Gleb Pavlovsky has said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-71, April 21, 2011
:: Real incomes fall
Real incomes have fallen for three consecutive months despite a growing economy and the ongoing oil boom ... Ed Bentley, Moscow News; JRL 2011-71, April 21, 2011
:: Inflated Expectations: Despite Efforts to Cool Russia's Politically-Sensitive Costs of Living, Runaway Inflation Remains Intractable
Consumer price inflation has risen four percent since the start of the year, despite the Central Bank's seven percent price growth target for the whole of 2011; an added fear, economists say, is that Russia may witness the relaxation of budgetary discipline in the run-up to elections ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-71, April 21, 2011
:: Russian Presidential Aide Takes Issue With Putin's State Duma Address
Setting the costs incurred by business in opposition to the costs incurred by people while discussing lower employer insurance contributions is inappropriate, presidential aide Arkadiy Dvorkovich has said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-71, April 21, 2011
:: Khodorkovsky case affected Russia's business climate - business leader
The president of Russia's Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Alexander Shokhin, said investors' opinions about Russia's legal system were affected by allegations of procedural violations and selective use of law during Khodorkovsky's second trial ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-71, April 21, 2011
:: TRANSCRIPT: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin delivers a report on the government's performance in 2010 in the State Duma
"As you remember, the financial crisis began in 2008 and soon after that problems on the stock market and in the banking sector provoked a structural setback in the global economy...." premier.gov.ru; JRL 2011-71, April 21, 2011
:: Putin Says Russia Must Avoid Liberal Economic Experiments
Putin said Russia must avoid liberal "experiments" to ensure sustainable economic growth as it seeks to become one of the world's top five economies by 2020 ... Henry Meyer and Ilya Arkhipov, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-70, April 20, 2011
:: Kudrin joins boardroom exodus
Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin has pledged to quit as chairman of banking giant VTB and diamond monopolist Alrosa, becoming the fifth minister in Vladimir Putin's cabinet to comply with Dmitry Medvedev's orders that ministers get out of company boardrooms ... Rachel Miller and Anna Arutunyan, Moscow News; JRL 2011-70, April 20, 2011
:: Innovation Depends On Image and Angels
One of the key sentiments that emerges during conferences is the difference between Russia's potential as an innovation hub and its perception by foreign investors ... Olga Razumovskaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-70, April 20, 2011
:: Russia to Form Direct Investment Fund At Start of Summer - Medvedev
Presidential Advisor Arkady Dvorkovich told journalists that the fund's management will be set after necessary legal documents are ready by June 1 ... Interfax; JRL 2011-70, April 20, 2011
:: Russia Still Keen On WTO Membership, Not Issuing Ultimatums - First Deputy PM
Rumors started after Putin's pronouncement that Russian authorities had set an unofficial deadline to complete negotiations, and that if the process was not completed before the end of the year, Russia would switch to the concluding bilateral treaties instead ... Interfax; JRL 2011-70, April 20, 2011
:: Extraordinary Recession, Ordinary Recovery
There are still a lot of real problems to over come, but they are not emerging market problems.... Ben Aris, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-70, April 20, 2011
:: Absent Modernization, Russia Faces Massive Brain Drain and Exodus of Business, Kremlin Advisor Says
A senior Kremlin advisor said that, without modernization, Russia will suffer a massive "brain drain" and the departure of much of its businesses, the largest to the West and the small and mid-sized to Kazakhstan, reducing Russia to an"uninteresting" bridge between China and Europe ... Paul Goble, Window on Eurasia; JRL 2011-69, April 18, 2011
:: Medvedev notes lessons to learn from Hong Kong
Medvedev's modernising crusade has turned its lens on attracting investors, but Moscow was ranked 68th out of 75 on the list of international financial centres in October last year ... Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2011-69, April 18, 2011
:: Real Incomes of 40 Percent of Russians have Fallen Since 1991, Studies Find
The real incomes of the two least-well-off quintiles of the Russian population have fallen since 1991 while those of that two best-off have risen significantly, dramatically increasing income differentiation and potentially exacerbating social tensions, according to two studies ... Paul Goble, Window on Eurasia; JRL 2011-67, April 14, 2011
:: The GEM Consensus
Medvedev was even more explicit details of Russia's version of the Global Emerging Markets consensus during his speech in Magnitogorsk on March 30, mapping out 10 goals for the government, which remains at the center of the plans ... Ben Aris, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-63, April 8, 2011
:: Investors on the Run: Russia's Central Bank Figures Show That Russian and Foreign Investors Are Pulling Their Money Out of the Russian Economy
Recently released Central Bank figures show that money continues to flee the Russian economy, raising fresh concerns about the Russia's poor investment climate ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-63, April 8, 2011
:: New British anti-corruption law to curtail investment in Russia - expert
A new British anti-corruption law will prevent British companies from cooperating with corrupt Russian firms, a Russian lawyer said ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-63, April 8, 2011
:: Unions sceptical over labour promises
Trade unions are sceptical Medvedev will be able to deliver an improvement in pay and conditions in the work place
Ed Bentley and Andy Potts, Moscow News; JRL 2011-63, April 8, 2011
:: Kudrin: Effective Economic Reforms Impossible Without Honest Elections
Kudrin reiterated his point that effective economic reforms in Russia are impossible without honest presidential and parliamentary elections ... Interfax; JRL 2011-62, April 7, 2011
:: Tall Order: The Kremlin's Drive to Push Through Key Economic Reforms Makes Officials Jittery
The Russian Finance Ministry has been struggling to fulfill Medvedev's order to reverse the decision to raise social taxes starting January 1 ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-62, April 7, 2011
:: Russian Trade Unions Note High Popularity Of Illegal Pay Practice
Illegal pay practice is becoming increasingly widespread in Russia and currently accounts for about one-half of all salary payments in the country, the chairman of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia has said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-62, April 7, 2011
:: Russians Still Pessimistic About Economic Outlook - Statistics Agency
In the first quarter of 2011 Russians became more pessimistic about changes in the economy and their own financial situation ... RIA-Novosti; JRL 2011-62, April 7, 2011
:: U.S. Backs Russia's WTO Accession - Deputy PM Ivanov
Ivanov expressed regret that the level of Russian-American economic relations remains low ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-62, April 7, 2011
:: Russia Has Its Advantages Outside WTO - Sergei Ivanov
Even outside the World Trade Organization Russia has a lot of advantages, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov stated to Russian journalists at the Russian embassy in Washington ... Interfax; JRL 2011-62, April 7, 2011
:: Flirting with foreign finance
Capital is flying away, in the face of high oil prices and the threat of inflation, as well as the perennial scourges of opaque bureaucracy and notorious corruption ... Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2011-62, April 7, 2011
:: Investor Bill Promises Transparency
The Russian government may ostensibly be trying to ease red tape for Russian owners of foreign offshore companies hunting for strategic assets at home, but planned new rules would require potential buyers to disclose their identities ... Anatoly Medetsky, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-61, April 6, 2011
:: Oil riches making Russia poorer
More petrodollars will not make Russians richer, comes the gloomy message from economists ... Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2011-61, April 6, 2011
:: Talented Specialists Fleeing in '3rd Wave'
Scared, fed up and feeling disenfranchised, many successful Russians are investing in citizenship in Western countries ... Roland Oliphant, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-60, April 5, 2011
:: State firms shake-up ordered
Medvedev's radical order to make government ministers abandon their posts at state corporations ­ and remove Sechin from his post as head of Rosneft ­ is being touted as another direct challenge to Putin, but officials and experts have raised doubts ... Anna Arutunyan, Moscow News; JRL 2011-60, April 5, 2011
:: Ivanov Says Russia to Join WTO Without Kazakhstan, Belarus
Russia expects to join the World Trade Organization later this year without Kazakhstan and Belarus, leaving those two nations to enter on their own, said Sergei Ivanov ... Eric Martin, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-60, April 5, 2011
:: Government split over spending
Putin warned ministers against cutting social spending and urged that "linear solutions" were not the answer ­- a day after President Dmitry Medvedev ordered radical liberalisation measures for the government and the economy ... Anna Arutunyan and Ed Bentley, Moscow News; JRL 2011-60, April 5, 2011
:: State Board Purge to Start July 1
Medvedev has given Putin until July 1 to start removing government ministers from the boards of state companies ... Olga Razumovskaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-59, April 4, 2011
:: Medvedev Bid to Oust Officials From Boards Is 'Small Revolution'
Medvedev's order to remove eight deputy prime ministers and ministers from the boards of major state-owned companies is a "small revolution," activist minority shareholder Navalny said ... Henry Meyer, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-59, April 4, 2011
:: Russian Pundit Says Medvedev's Investment Initiatives Critical Of Government
The pundit believes that Medvedev's firm position was prompted by inertia in the executive branch, which could lead to a substantial increase in social tension ... Interfax; JRL 2011-59, April 4, 2011
:: Russia's shadow economy 16% of GDP - head of Statistics Service
The shadow economy is regarded as including companies' undisclosed operations, the informal sector, households' production for their own consumption, and informal and hidden wages, said Surinov ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-59, April 4, 2011
:: Moscow's food is the cheapest in Russia
Food in Moscow is cheaper that food in the rest of Russia, according to reports of a Public Chamber commission that monitors food prices ... Evgeniya Chaykovskaya, Moscow News; JRL 2011-59, April 4, 2011
:: Communists Weigh In On Medvedev's Ideas On Investment Climate
The Russian Communist Party regrets that words are still not followed up by actions ... Interfax; JRL 2011-59, April 4, 2011
:: Dumping ministers could woo investors
The wish list for reform is fairly succinct but nonetheless challenging ...
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2011-58, April 1, 2011
:: Reduced Social Tax Will Increase Investment, Decrease Evasion
Lowering the social tax is necessary for business growth, will reduce "gray" economic activities and will facilitate more investment, experts and entrepreneurs said ... Khristina Narizhnaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-58, April 1, 2011
:: Kremlin Pro-Business Blueprint: Shunning Rhetoric, President Dmitry Medvedev Outlined Ten Priorities to Improve the Investment Climate
While Russia's needs have always been mammoth and manifold, Medvedev singled out lingering investor wariness as the greatest obstacle to modernization ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-58, April 1, 2011
:: TRANSCRIPT: Medvedev Remarks at Meeting of the Commission for Modernisation and Technological Development of Russia's Economy
With Russia's investment climate a special subject on the agenda, Medvedev named ten priority measures ... kremlin.ru; JRL 2011-58, April 1, 2011
:: Filling the pillars with concrete: Medvedev demands progress in economic plan
Medevedev went on the warpath over economic issues, calling for concrete measures to push his modernization drive, including nailing down privatization and kicking state officials out of company boardrooms ... BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-57, March 31, 2011:: World Bank Sees Poverty Down, Inflation as Biggest Risk
The government should focus on controlling inflation in the short term, as the growth of budget expenditures is possible due to upcoming elections and preparations for the Sochi Olympics in 2014, the bank warned ... Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-57, March 31, 2011
:: Putin Hosts Debate on Deficit Spending
The input from the experts ­ which at this point is just initial analysis that will morph into more definite conclusions later this year ­ could be a factor that will sway the balance ... Anatoly Medetsky, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-56, March 30, 2011
:: Russia's Place in Washington's Trade Agenda
All other WTO members have unconditional free trade with Russia ... Ed Verona, U.S.-Russia Business Council; JRL 2011-55, March 25, 2011
:: Russia's WTO Membership On Track or Not?
Negotiations on Russia's WTO accession have been lengthy and full of discourse ... Richard Rousseau, Jamestown Foundation; JRL 2011-55, March 25, 2011
:: Excerpt on Roads - Russian Federation Weekly Sitrep 20110324
Last year two men drove from Moscow to Vladivostok filming the road .... From Patrick Armstrong; JRL 2011-54, March 24, 2011
:: Accounting Change Crucial for Progress
The accounting profession is in agreement about the goals of change, including the full implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards, but arguments rage over how to do so ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-54, March 24, 2011
:: Citi hikes Russian GDP forecast for 2011 to 4.3% in light of high oil prices
Citi has increased its forecast for GDP growth in Russia this year from 4% to 4.3% due to higher than foreseen oil prices ... Interfax; JRL 2011-54, March 24, 2011
:: Queuing in Russia costs $70 million
It costs the Russian population almost 2 billion roubles ($70.6 million) a year to stand in the country's notorious queues ... Moscow News; JRL 2011-54, March 24, 2011
:: Russia Stocks Most Expensive Since 2008 as BRIC Valuations Drop
Russian stocks are trading at the most expensive relative valuations since September 2008 after surging oil prices spurred mutual funds to pour record amounts of money into the world's largest energy exporter ... Michael Patterson, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-54, March 24, 2011
:: Why is the Russian pension system in need of reform?
An ageing demographic profile is one of the most important challenges facing the Russian economy in 2010-2020 ... Renaissance Capital, BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-54, March 24, 2011
:: Fukushima Jackpot: Russia's Ambitions to Export Nuclear Technologies Will Not Buckle in Light of Japan's Nuclear Crisis, Say Analysts
Despite its status as a growing exporter of nuclear power plants, Russia looks set to weather the storm and even emerge a winner from Japan's disaster ... Tom Balmforth, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-53, March 23, 2011
:: 'Piracy Lair' Stands Between Russia and WTO Membership
Intellectual property violations have long served as a major hurdle to Russia's entry into the WTO ... Alexander Bratersky, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-50, March 18, 2011
:: Making Life Easier for Expats
"The only threat that the Kremlin faces from the foreign business lobby is an economic one.: Associations won't have time to adequately promote business because they are mired in red tape ..." Moscow Times Editorial; JRL 2011-50, March 18, 2011
:: Europe's Stock Pickers of Decade Split on 'Russia Risk'
Europe's two best-performing equity fund managers are miles apart from each other on just how risky a place Russia remains ... Kevin Crowley, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-49, March 17, 2011
:: Russia Is Cheap Says Goldman's O'Neill; GLG Bets on Ruble Gains
Russian markets are "cheap" according to the Goldman Sachs Asset Management Chairman Jim O'Neill, while hedge fund GLG Partners LP is betting on gains in the country's currency... Chris Kay, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-49, March 17, 2011
:: Calling Wall Street
Russia's government has teamed up with top Wall Street bankers to create a $10 billion fund aimed at attracting more private equity cash ... Oleg Nikishenkov, Moscow News; JRL 2011-46, March 14, 2011
:: Russia's political changes seem to be geared in the opposite direction
"[A]ll of Russia's political changes seem to be geared in the opposite direction ­ that is, toward tightening the screws" ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-47, March 15, 2011
:: A Green Revolution: Green Technologies in Russia Are Developing Thanks to Its Middle Class, While State Policy Remains Focused on Raw Material Exports
A corporate spokeswoman said that the market for alternative energy technologies in Russia is very promising, but complains about the lack of governmental support ... Svetlana Kononova, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-46, March 14, 2011
:: Credit Ratings Fall, Governance Stays Steady
Credit ratings fell for Russian businesses during the financial crisis but corporate governance remained stable, industry experts said ... Khristina Narizhnaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-46, March 14, 2011
:: Uncertainty for Russian economy after Japanese disaster
It remains unclear how damaging the quake will be for Japan's economy ­ and how the knock-on effects will be felt among the Pacific economies, including Russia's ... Andy Potts, Moscow News; JRL 2011-46, March 14, 2011
:: Russia must stop waiting for Godot
Russia has seen foreign direct investment shrink dramatically ... Bruno Sergi, RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-46, March 14, 2011
:: Trading Pleasantries: By Placing a Timeframe on Russia's Accession to the World Trade Organization, President Dmitry Medvedev Disagrees with Premier Putin
Analysts say that by setting a timeframe on Russia's entry to the WTO Medvedev has moved out of kilter with his prime minister and mentor, Vladimir Putin ... Tom Balmforth, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-45, March 11, 2011
:: Biden Shows 'Reset' Good for Business
Biden met with Medvedev at the start of his official visit and oversaw the signing of a deal between Boeing and Aeroflot worth more than $2 billion ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-44, March 10, 2011
:: TRANSCRIPT: Putin At the United Russia Party Interregional Conference on the Development Strategy for Central Russia through 2020
"It is no accident that United Russia has undertaken to draft development projects for all regions of Russia ­ from the Far East to Kaliningrad ..." premier.gov.ru; JRL 2011-42, March 8, 2011
:: Khodorkovsky Case May Have Worsened Russia's Investment Climate - New Chamber of Commerce And Industry Head
The judicial prosecution of former Yukos head Mikhail Khodorkovsky might have worsened the investment climate in Russia, said Sergei Katyrin, the newly-elected chairman of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ... Interfax; JRL 2011-41, March 7, 2011
:: Chamber of Commerce Gets New Head
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation elected Sergei Katyrin as its new president ... Moscow Times; JRL 2011-41, March 7, 2011
:: Russia Repels Retailers as Ikea Halt Curtails Medvedev Goal
At stake is Medvedev's goal to match the economic growth rates of other BRIC nations ... Henry Meyer, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-38, March 2, 2011
:: Walmart Fails Where Others Succeed: As the Latest Large Retailer Leaves Russia, Some in the Industry Believe Existing Players Have the Market Sewn Up
Walmart closed its representative office in Moscow yesterday after failing to crack the Russian market ... Rosemary Griffin, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-38, March 2, 2011
:: Russia plans universal ID-payment card to cut red tape
Russia plans to introduce a universal identity-payment card for all of its citizens ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-36, Feb. 28, 2011
:: Russia Unexpectedly Raises Main Rates, Reserve Requirements
Russia's central bank unexpectedly lifted the refinancing rate from a record low, the first increase since December 2008, and boosted reserve requirements for a second month to curb inflation ... Scott Rose, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-35, Feb. 25, 2011
:: Pension time bomb
The hole in the pension budget has reached 1 trillion roubles ($34 billion) and is growing, according to the stark message from Alexei Kudrin ... Oleg Nikishenkov, Moscow News; JRL 2011-35, Feb. 25, 2011
:: Russia 2011-2014
"Perceptions of Russia have always had a hard time keeping up with reality ..." Ben Aris, BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-35, Feb. 25, 2011
:: Direct foreign investment into Russia down 13.2% to $13.8 bln in 2010
Direct foreign investment in Russia fell 13.2% in 2010 to $13.810 billion, the Federal State Statistics Service said ... RIA Novosti ; JRL 2011-35, Feb. 25, 2011
:: Kudrin Promises the Return of Putin the Reformer
The main political sensation in Russia this week is Finance Minister Aleksei Kudrin's statement that Russia needs fair and honest elections that would grant the authorities a mandate for executing difficult economic reforms ... Pavel K. Baev, Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2011-34, Feb. 24, 2011
:: Business Ethics Get Codified
Companies are reluctant to talk about the efficiency of their codes, however ... Khristina Narizhnaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-34, Feb. 24, 2011
:: Russian PM Heads To Brussels For Talks With EU Leaders
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and top government officials have arrived in Brussels for a summit with European Union leaders ... Rikard Jozwiak, RFE/RL; JRL 2011-34, Feb. 24, 2011
:: Russia's Nabiullina Advocates Tripling Debt to Support Growth
Russia may almost triple the amount of sovereign debt over the next two decades as the government boosts spending to diversify the economy ... Lyubov Pronina, Scott Rose, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-32, Feb. 22, 2011
:: Royal Group to Invest in Chechnya as Putin Pushes Rebuild
Royal Group, run by the brother of Abu Dhabi's ruler, may invest several hundred million dollars in Chechen housing and agriculture projects ... Henry Meyer, Zainab Fattah, Ilya Arkhipov, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-32, Feb. 22, 2011
:: Kudrin sets out his cuts agenda
Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin shook up the Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum on Friday with unprecedented comments that criticised both the government's overspending and its monopoly on politics ... Oleg Nikishenkov, Anna Arutunyan, Moscow News; JRL 2011-32, Feb. 22, 2011
:: Rudloff Says Russia Vote, Mideast May Deter Investors
Russia's upcoming elections and political turmoil in the Middle East may dissuade investors ... Maria Levitov, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-29, Feb. 17, 2011
:: What's the fuss about inflation?
Everyone is in a flap about inflation ... Tom Balmforth, BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-28, Feb. 16, 2011
:: Russia's Structural, Fiscal and Demographic Trends Producing a Disaster, Standard & Poor's Says
Unless Russia carries out serious fiscal and political reforms, within 40 years, its state debt will rise to almost six times its GDP, a situation that will exacerbate and be exacerbated by its demographic decline ... Paul Goble, Window on Eurasia; JRL 2011-27, Feb. 15, 2011
:: Russia kicks off privatisation drive
Russia's privatisation programme kicked off in the middle of February after the government sold a 10% stake in the country's second largest bank, the state-owned VTB Bank, and raised a record $3.3bn ... BusinessNewEurope; JRL 2011-27, Feb. 15, 2011
:: Legal crusader heralds 'complete victory' in Russian courts
Navalny, who is a small shareholder in the firm, has won the right to study minutes from top board meetings despite the oil giant's claim that his stake is too small ... Andy Potts, Moscow News; JRL 2011-27, Feb. 15, 2011
:: Growth of GDP, Standard of Living Based on Oil Has Run Out - Kudrin
Russia has already used up all its oil-sector potential for GDP growth and that of the standard of living for its people, Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Kudrin said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-19, Feb. 3, 2011
:: No Fear of Flying or Investing
The bombing that killed 36 people at the end of last month cast only a slight shadow over the bustling conference organized by investment bank Troika Dialog ... Anatoly Medetsky, Irina Filatova, Khristina Narizhnaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-19, Feb. 3, 2011
:: Putin Pushes Bill for Foreign Investment
A bill softening the law on foreign direct investment into industries deemed by the government as strategically important to national security has been submitted in the State Duma. But some investors say it does not go far enough ... Olga Razumovskaya, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-19, Feb. 3, 2011
:: Russian Economy Rose 4% in 2010, More Than Estimated
Russia's economy expanded more than economists and the government expected last year as gains in manufacturing and energy prices helped overcome the worst drought in at least half a century ... Scott Rose, Paul Abelsky, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-18; Jan. 31, 2011
:: Interview: Browder Sees 'Tipping Point' In Western Attitudes To Russia
Bill Browder's Hermitage Capital Management fund was Russia's biggest foreign investor until, he says, he complained about corruption and was kicked out of Russia in 2005. He now seeks international sanctions against 60 Russian officials over the prison death of Hermitage legal counsel Sergei Magnitsky ... RFE/RL; JRL 2011-18; Jan. 31, 2011
:: Russia's Shuvalov Responds To Investment Fund Head Over Lawyer Death
Sergey Magnitskiy was head of the tax and audit department in the British firm Firestone Duncan, which provided legal services for the Hermitage Capital fund. Human rights activists believe that no real investigation into Magnitskiy's death has been conducted ... Interfax; JRL 2011-18; Jan. 31, 2011
:: Medvedev Interview to Bloomberg Television in Davos
"You want to turn Russia into a modern country ... What's missing?" kremlin.ru transcript; JRL 2011-18, Jan. 31, 2011
:: Ten Reasons to Love Russia: President Dmitry Medvedev Tried to Itemize Russia's Recent Economic Achievements in Order to Persuade World Economic Leaders That His Country Is Ready to Do Business
Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-17, Jan. 28, 2011
:: At Davos, Medvedev Defends Yukos Trial
Medvedev said he would not grant Khodorkovsky a presidential pardon and sought to compare Khodorkovsky with Bernard Madoff ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-17, Jan. 28, 2011
:: Opening address by Dmitry Medvedev to the World Economic Forum in Davos
"The President spoke about his views of the situation in Russia and the world ... " Kremlin.ru transcript; JRL 2011-17, Jan. 28, 2011
:: Presidential aide links poor investment climate to corruption
Russia's poor investment climate is a result of rampant state corruption, excessive red tape and an inefficient judicial system, Presidential Aide Arkady Dvorkovich said ... RIA Novosti, JRL 2011-15, Jan. 21, 2011
:: WTO Sights Set on April
Moscow submitted its application to join the WTO in June 1993, nearly 18 years ago, and despite promises from the United States to speed up its accession, the country remains the largest economy outside the bloc ... Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-13; Jan. 19, 2011

:: Medvedev to Face Khodorkovsky and Magnitsky in Davos
Medvedev is likely to face difficult questions over Russia's legal system and his personal legacy at Davos ... Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-16, Jan. 25, 2011
:: Taming Inflation: As the Election Season Ramps Up, the Russian Government Mulls Ways to Keep Runaway Inflation at Bay
Russia may introduce price caps on some staple food items in an effort to control rising inflation, which experts say could hit double-digits ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-16, Jan. 25, 2011
:: Russia IPOs Set for Three-Year High on State Sales, RenCap Says
Russian companies may raise the most money this year from share sales since 2007, as the government starts its 1 trillion-ruble ($34 billion) privatization program ... Jason Corcoran, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-15, Jan. 21, 2011
:: Medvedev to Address New Rules For Global Economy, Politics in Davos - Aide
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will speak about the need to change the rules of the game in the world economy and politics in light of ongoing information processes, presidential aide Arkady Dvorkovich said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-15, Jan. 21, 2011

:: Is the Consumer Nation Retreating? Russian Shopaholics Adopt a Wait-And-See Attitude as the Economy Struggles to Recover
Long known for their lack of thriftiness and impulse buying, post-Soviet Russian consumers are showing less inclination to spend, as falling real incomes weigh heavily on consumer confidence ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-13; Jan. 19, 2011
:: Medvedev to Open Davos Gathering Attended by Geithner, Merkel
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will deliver the opening speech at next week's World Economic Forum in Davos ... Giles Broom, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-13; Jan. 19, 2011
:: No Economic Breakthrough in 2011, Yet Shocks Can Be Avoided - Jurgens
Russia will most probably avoid economic shocks in 2011 but there will no tangible economic progress either, President of the Institute of Contemporary Development Igor Jurgens said ...
Interfax; JRL 2011-12; Jan. 18, 2011
:: Russia is set to revolutionise its identity cards
Russia's big brothers are watching you ­ and with a new electronic ID card they will be able to provide everything you need on a single piece of plastic ... Evgeniya Chaykovskaya, Moscow News; JRL 2011-12; Jan. 18, 2011
:: Russian Inflation Could Soar to 10% in H1, CB to Hike Rates
Inflation in Russia could accelerate to 10% in annual terms during H1 2011 before slowing, and the Central Bank is likely to put its refinancing and other rates up as early as the first quarter ... Interfax; JRL 2011-10, Jan. 14, 2011
:: A Representative Sample: Sad Story Of Russian Business Education
What skills are necessary to succeed in business in Russia?
Robert Coalson, RFE/RL; JRL 2011-10, Jan. 14, 2011
:: Fragile Freedoms: A New Report Says Russia's Fundamental Economic Freedoms Remain Shaky and Could Derail Government Plans to Modernize and Diversify the Nation's Economy
Economic freedom is still severely challenged in Russia, dimming the prospect of sustained long-term growth and diversification ... Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL 2011-10, Jan. 14, 2011

:: Russia Among 'World's Riskiest' for Investors, Maplecroft Says
Russia is "one of the world's riskiest locations for business to invest in," according to a survey of 196 nations by U.K risk-assessment company Maplecroft ... Henry Meyer, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-9, Jan. 13, 2011
:: Picking Out the Biggest Fraudster in the Room
Despite evidence that Mavrodi had robbed millions of people, including impoverished pensioners and the disabled, prosecutors settled for a court conviction that he had defrauded only 10,000 investors of $4.3 million ... Moscow Times Editorial; JRL 2011-9, Jan. 13, 2011
:: Russia Rapidly Running Out of Its 'Soviet Reserve,' Kagarlitsky Warns
The "Soviet reserve" of infrastructure and technology on which Russian officials and the Russian economy have been relying for 20 years is rapidly running out, leaving the country with little choice but to launch a crash program to try to bring these sectors up to speed or face the prospect of further decline ... Paul Goble, Window on Eurasia; JRL 2011-9, Jan. 13, 2011
:: The Banker names Russia's Ignatiev best European central banker
The Banker magazine has named Russia's Central Bank Chairman Sergei Ignatyev as best European central bank head in 2011, praising efforts to curb inflation and ease foreign exchange rules ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-9, Jan. 13, 2011
:: Russia Lawyer Risks Jail in Investor Campaign Against Transneft
Navalny said few people in power have backed him in the case of Transneft, which carries more than 9 million barrels of oil a day, enough to meet China's demand for the fuel ... Henry Meyer, Jason Corcoran, Bloomberg; JRL 2011-7, Jan. 11, 2011
:: Financial schemer returns to Russia
Sergei Mavrodi, Russia's rival to Bernie Madoff, is back in business and authorities are worried about another pyramid scheme ripping through the Russian economy ... Evgeniya Chaykovskaya, Moscow News; JRL 2011-7, Jan. 11, 2011
:: The lights come back on in Moscow Region - but for how long?
After more than two weeks of power shortages, Moscow Region finally got itself plugged in once again on Monday ...
Andy Potts, Moscow News; JRL 2011-7, Jan. 11, 2011
:: Russia Economic Review: Macroeconomic Indicators
Preliminary calculations indicate that Russia's GDP grew by 3.8 percent in 2010 to a total of $1,485 billion ... Keith Bush, U.S.-Russia Business Council; JRL 2011-4, Jan. 6, 2011
:: Bringing It All Back Home: Can Russia Import Some Innovation?
One of the fashionable fields of thought in recent years has been the question of how people innovate. Or, "where do good ideas come from?" Robert Coalson, RFE/RL; JRL 2011-4, Jan. 6, 2011

Economy, Business, Trade - JRL Excerpts 2009-10
:: Russians see economic trouble as root of ethnic tensions - poll
Interfax; JRL #2010-236, Dec. 28, 2010
:: Minimal Living: As President Medvedev Sets Out to Create Jobs and Lure Investors, Experts Say Both the Government and Trade Unions Must First Do Something About the Country's Meager Minimum Wage
Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL #2010-233, Dec. 21, 2010
:: Minority Shareholders Warn of Looming Risk to Investment Climate
Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL #2010-228, Dec. 10, 2010
:: Trust Nobody: Most Russians Don't Trust Anybody Else, but Believe They Have the Right to Deceive Others
Svetlana Kononova, Russia Profile; JRL #2010-233, Dec. 21, 2010
:: Putin Sees Russia Economy at Pre-Crisis Level Mid-2012
Lyubov Pronina, Henry Meyer, Bloomberg; JRL #2010-231, Dec. 17, 2010
:: Walmart Takes a Breather: Walmart Has Shut its Office in Russia, but Experts Predict the Retail Giant Will Soon Be Back
Tai Adelaja, Russia Profile; JRL #2010-230, Dec. 15, 2010
:: Modernization Too Slow for Medvedev
Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL #2010-230, Dec. 15, 2010
:: Minority Shareholders Warn of Looming Risk to Investment Climate
Howard Amos, Moscow Times; JRL #2010-228, Dec. 10, 2010
:: Capital flight from Russia may reach 25bn dollars this year - senior official
Interfax; JRL #2010-224, Dec. 2, 2010
:: Russia's government approves 1 trln rbl privatisation plan for 2011-2013
RIA Novosti; JRL #2010-221, Nov. 29, 2010
:: Holland Becomes Russia's Leading Trade Partner
Interfax; JRL #2010-224, Dec. 2, 2010
:: Russia Stocks to Gain 38% on 'Modernization' Plans
Michael Patterson, Jason Corcoran, Bloomberg; JRL #2010-223, Dec. 1, 2010
:: Medvedev presses the throttle on privatization in the face of resistance
BusinessNewEurope; JRL #2010-223, Dec. 1, 2010
:: Putin Harangues Europe on Businesses
Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL #2010-221, Nov. 29, 2010
:: Russia to sign WTO accession document with EU next week - EU official
RIA Novosti; JRL #2010-221, Nov. 29, 2010
:: Privatisation drive brings rivalries back to the fore
BusinessNewEurope; JRL #2010-221, Nov. 29, 2010
:: Medvedev criticizes Russian migration rules
RIA Novosti; JRL #2010-221, Nov. 29, 2010
:: Restoring Russian Greatness One Toilet At A Time
Gregory Feifer, RFE/RL; JRL #2010-217, Nov. 19, 2010
:: [No Precedent, No Plan: Inside Russia's 1998 Default] Gilman: New Russia book
Martin Gilman; JRL 2010-213; Nov. 15, 2010
:: MOSCOW BLOG: Quality versus quantity and the cost of shoes
Ben Aris, Business New Europe; JRL 2010-200; Oct. 25, 2010
:: Poverty Rates Down, Life Expectancy Up
Moscow Times; JRL 2010-200; Oct. 25, 2010
:: Medvedev Needs Role Models to Spur Innovation, CMEA Capital Says
Lucian Kim, Bloomberg; JRL 2010-194; Oct. 15, 2010
:: Russia Comes of Age ­ A personal note
Eric Kraus; JRL 2010-190; Oct. 11, 2010 :: Government Focuses on Capital Investment
Irina Filatova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-187; Oct. 6, 2010
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin takes part in the investment forum Russia Calling [includes transcript]
premier.gov.ru; JRL 2010-187; Oct. 6, 2010:: In Burned-Out Russian Villages, Promise Of New Homes Fails To Comfort Victims
Claire Bigg and Anastasia Kirilenko, RFE/RL; JRL 2010-187; Oct. 6, 2010
:: Foreign Executives to Sit Down With Putin
Derek Andersen, The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-186; Oct. 5, 2010
:: Russia Kills Off 1990s Icon — The Currency Exchange Booth
Kevin O'Flynn, RFE/RL; JRL 2010-185; Oct. 4, 2010
:: Half of Russians unhappy with their living conditions - poll
Interfax; JRL 2010-171, Sept. 8, 2010
:: Russia needs steady development 'without leaps' - Putin
Interfax; JRL 2010-170, Sept. 7, 2010
:: SURVEY: Banks Gaze Cautiously At Better Times
Interfax; JRL 2010-160, Aug. 24, 2010
:: Grain Imports May Exceed Exports
By Irina Filatova and Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-157, Aug. 19, 2010
:: Back to the 70s as stagnation beckons for Russia
By Tom Washington, from The Moscow News; JRL 2010-156, Aug. 18, 2010
:: Bankers and Bureaucrats Predict a Tough 2010
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: Predicting Russia in 2010
By Anna Arutunyan, Ed Bentley, Andy Potts, Jen Chater, Ayano Hodouchi and Vladimir Kozlov, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: Betting on Infrastructure in ’10
By Rachel Nielsen, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-236, Dec. 28, 2009.
:: Holiday Shoppers Try to Stretch $275
By Irina Filatova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.
:: President Medvedev on modernization big and small
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.
:: The Year In Review
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: Contested Retail Bill Clears Duma Hurdle
By Irina Filatova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: Russia's economy to reach pre-crisis level by late 2012
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.
:: Consumer Spending, Inventory Builds Will Drive Russian Growth in 2010 - UBS
From Interfax; JRL #2009-227, Dec. 14, 2009.
:: Kudrin: Privatizations Will Use IPO
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-224, Dec. 9, 2009.
:: Russians want fewer labour migrants - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-224, Dec. 9, 2009.
:: Revised Oil Prices Drive Up GDP Forecast
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-221, Dec. 2, 2009.
:: Report Shows Increase In Business Optimism
By Irina Filatova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-221, Dec. 2, 2009.
:: Most Russians Unhappy With Government - Poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-220, Dec. 1, 2009.
:: Innovative Economy Needs New Branding
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-218, Nov. 27, 2009.
:: Most unscheduled inspections of businesses unfounded - Russian PM
From Interfax; JRL #2009-217, Nov. 25, 2009.
:: State Lists 14 Stakes for Privatization
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-215, Nov. 24, 2009.
:: Russia's Medvedev foresees resistance to modernization proposals
From Interfax; JRL #2009-215, Nov. 24, 2009.
:: Russia's WTO accession may speed up partnership talks with EU
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Where's the beef? Investors welcome President Medvedev's speech but see few specific reforms
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Medvedev Looks for Lessons in Singapore
By Aaron Mulvihill, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: Are state corporations bad?
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: Medvedev Offers APEC Few Specifics
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.
:: State corporations have no future - Medvedev
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.
:: Russia seeks to remove superlatives from ad campaigns
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.
:: Thinking small ­ to help those in need
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Medvedev's Quasi-Modernization Hits the Wall
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Putin Tries to Entice Foreign Investors
By Aaron Mulvihill, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: The only way is up
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Nabiullina: Russia's privatization procedures open to foreign investors
From Interfax; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Putin Lashes Out at GM on Opel Sale
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-202, Nov. 4, 2009.
:: EU Says Russian Economy Slowly Coming Out of Recession
From Interfax; JRL #2009-202, Nov. 4, 2009.
:: Russia's Economic Crisis and U.S.-Russia Relations: Troubled Times Ahead
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D. and Richard E. Ericson, Ph. D., from Heritage.org; JRL #2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.
:: The cost of the good life
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.
:: Will "Modernization" Meet the Fate of "Perestroika"?
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov Contributors: Vladimir Belaeff, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Vlad Ivanenko, Sergei Roy; JRL #2009-200, Nov. 2, 2009.
:: New OSW's Policy Briefs [re: Economy]
From Antonina Michalowska; JRL #2009-198, Oct. 28, 2009.
:: Will Work for Paychecks: Demand for Skilled Workers is Up, but Russian Employees Are Still Wary of Insisting on Their Work-Place Rights
By Svetlana Kononova, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009.
:: Balancing the Books: Russia Is Still a Long Way From Financial Self-Sufficiency
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Clock Ticking on State Corporations
By Irina Filatova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Russian president gives no clear answers to business's concerns - experts
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Excerpts from Transcript of [Medvedev] Meeting with Members of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: Funds allocated to support industry do not reach enterprises - Russian watchdog
From Interfax; JRL #2009-194, Oct. 21, 2009.
:: Russia may privatize certain state corporations - Medvedev
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-194, Oct. 21, 2009.
:: Avtovaz on the brink
By Ayano Hodouchi and Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Gone with the Crunch
Russians Hit by the Credit Crunch Spend Their Holidays at the Dacha, Do not Eat Out, and have Replaced Caviar with Pasta
By Svetlana Kononova, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Tower Causes Rare Government Split
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Trade Between Russia, U.S. Drops By 38% During Crisis - Nabiullina
From Interfax; JRL #2009-192, Oct. 19, 2009.
:: Russia's economy back on recovery path in September - ministry
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-192, Oct. 19, 2009.
:: Addicted to the financial crisis
From Paul Backer; JRL #2009-190, Oct. 15, 2009.
:: Upcoming webinar on Russia [Oct. 19: The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Resources in Eurasia]
From Alexandra Vacroux; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Statistics Chief Claims Number Shenanigans
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Troubled towns face axe
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Hermitage YouTube Video on Russian Police Fraud
From Katie Fisher; JRL #2009-187, Oct. 12, 2009.
[video also embedded here]

:: Conference in Washington: DOING BUSINESS WITH RUSSIA
From eurasiamail@aol.com; JRL #2009-187, Oct. 12, 2009.
:: Russian Business Still Resource-oriented - Medvedev
From Interfax; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Future privatization in Russia to occur without discounts, says Putin
From Interfax; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Privatisation sparks asset grab fears
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.
:: Russia to go ahead with privatization in 2010 ­ deputy PM
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-184, Oct. 5, 2009.
:: Finance minister says Russia may sell stakes in state-controlled companies
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressing the VTB Capital Investment Forum “Russia Calling”
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.
:: State to support failing companies only in exceptional cases - Russian minister
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.
:: No room to move
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-180, Sept. 29, 2009.
:: Crisis Brings About a Revival of Public Lectures
By Ksenia Galouchko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-180, Sept. 29, 2009.
:: Timber, Hotels Beckon U.S. Investors
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-178, Sept. 25, 2009.
:: False Economic Hopes: Rosstat Does Not Provide Enough Comprehensive Statistical Data for Analysts to Draw Conclusions about Economic Recovery
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-178, Sept. 25, 2009.
:: Over 80 per cent of Russians economize due to crisis - poll
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-176, Sept. 23, 2009.
:: ’10 Budget Mirrors This Year’s in Size
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-175, Sept. 22, 2009.
:: Russia to Push For Making Ruble a Regional Reserve Currency - Shuvalov
From Interfax; JRL #2009-175, Sept. 22, 2009.
:: Analysts predict second wave of crisis in Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2009-172, Sept. 18, 2009.
:: Dvorkovich Says Crisis Measures to Continue
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Shuvalov, Ignatyev See Crisis Fading
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Foreign investment in Russia $17 bln in first half of 2009 - Putin
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-172, Sept. 18, 2009.
:: Is a second crisis wave coming?
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Just 3,000 Small Firms Open With State Aid
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Fighting the crisis with retail therapy
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 15, 2009.
:: Medvedev urges economic, social reform
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 15, 2009.
:: Russians: Addicted to Oil, Addicted to Liquor: With the Economic Crisis Having Strengthened Russia's Dependence on Oil and Gas, Medvedev Looks to Society to Get Russia Off the Hook
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Creaking Infrastructure Evident From Siberia To The Streets Of Moscow
By Kevin O'Flynn, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-170, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Russia's Development Path
Main Principles Have Been Identified, But Progress Is Slow
From Chris Weafer; JRL 2009-169, Sept. 11, 2009.
:: Graft, Red Tape Dent Russia's Ratings
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Economic Data Look Rosy but Debt May Bite
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-165, Sept. 4, 2009.
:: State Seeks to Keep Peace in Pikalyovo
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-165, Sept. 4, 2009.
:: Is the recession over?
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 3, 2009.
:: MBA-programme ­ "Business in the Russian High North"
From Lill Hilde Kaldager; JRL #2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.
:: Economic Reform Feature Service: "Evolving Corruption: Hostile Takeovers, Corporate Raiding, and Company Capture in Russia"
From Aleksandr Shkolnikov ; JRL #2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.
:: Russian information ministry: Russian economy to return to pre-crisis level in 2012
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.
:: IKEA Upbeat After 10 Years of Problems
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-160, Aug. 28, 2009.
:: Infrastructure collapse: allegation or reality?
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-160, Aug. 28, 2009.
:: The Kremlin, Decorporated
Medvedev Asks State Prosecutor General to Inquire into the Activity of Seven Major State Corporations
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-159, Aug. 27, 2009.
:: Russian prosecutors launch checks of state corporations
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-159, Aug. 27, 2009.
:: Dacha Magazine Sales Soar In Crisis
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-158, Aug. 26, 2009.
:: 'Recession Over but Crisis Remains'
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-157, Aug. 25, 2009.
:: Russia's rust is showing
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-157, Aug. 25, 2009.
:: The Plight of the Evicted Merchants: Traders Selling Cheap Clothes in Moscow Suffering More Than Just Market Fluctuations ­ Dislocations and Unaffordable Rent Payments
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-157, Aug. 25, 2009.
:: Medvedev hits out at media 'technological collapse' reports
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-156, Aug. 24, 2009.
:: Oslo is the world's priciest city, Moscow at 56 - study
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-153, Aug. 19, 2009.
:: Russian President, Economists Offer Gloomy Forecasts
By Jonas Bernstein, from Voice of America; JRL #2009-153, Aug. 19, 2009.
:: No Russian recovery yet
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-152, Aug. 18, 2009.
:: On the road to recovery
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-152, Aug. 18, 2009.
:: Russians Suffered More in ’98 Crisis Than Now, Survey Says
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-150, Aug. 14, 2009.
:: A different decoupling: What a difference a year makes
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-145, Aug. 4, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting on Lowering Administrative Barriers for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-147, Aug. 6, 2009.
:: [Putin visits farm, addresses agricultural economy]
From www.premier.gov.ru; JRL #2009-147, Aug. 6, 2009.
:: Obstacles Remain to Foreign Share Issues
By Oleg Nikishenkov, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-145, Aug. 4, 2009.
:: GDP to shrink 7% in 2009, grow 3.5% in 2010 - Fitch
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-144, Aug. 2, 2009.
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talked with participants in the Seliger-2009 National Youth Forum
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-140, July 27, 2009.
:: Conflicting interests By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-136, July 21, 2009.
:: Putin Orders Action on Antitrust Bill
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009. 
:: RUSSIA-U.S. JOINT WORKING GROUP ON INVESTMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRESIDENT OBAMA
From John Sullivan; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009. 
:: Kudrin Expects 1% Growth in 2010
 By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009.
:: Number of Russians unhappy with their finances increases - statistics agency   
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-129, July 9, 2009.
:: Deutsche Bank Research: US-Russia Economic Relations   
From Thorsten Nestmann; JRL #2009-127, July 7, 2009.
:: Putin Signs Anti-Crisis Plan, Part 2
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-115, June 19, 2009.
:: Investors Wary Over Governance Quality
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-113, June 17, 2009.
:: A summary of: Who governs the Russian economy? A cross-section of Russia's largest corporations 
From Marika Heikkila; JRL #2009-113, June 17, 2009.
:: BRIC to Focus on Raising IMF Clout
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-112, June 16, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Interview to the China Central TV Host
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-112, June 16, 2009.
:: Quo Vadis, Russia?
By Yevgeny Volk, from heritage.org; JRL #2009-108, June 10, 2009.
:: Putin Ditches Unilateral WTO Bid
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-108, June 10, 2009.
:: Customs union does not mean Russia gives up WTO ambitions - president  
From Interfax; JRL #2009-108, June 10, 2009.
:: Medvedev Not Ready for Champagne
By Anatoly Medetsky, Ira Iosebashvili, Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: Medvedev’s Quest for Innovation
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Vladimir Belaeff, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Sergei Roy; JRL #2009-106, June 8, 2009. 
:: Pundits disagree whether Putin's actions encourage protests in Russia 
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Address to St Petersburg International Economic Forum’s Plenary Session
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Answers to Questions during St Petersburg International Economic Forum’s Plenary Session
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: Official Silence on Crisis Is Followed by a Roar
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-105, June 5, 2009.
:: Nabiullina Sees Russia In WTO This Year
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-105, June 5, 2009.
:: Russian finance minister predicts 'inevitable' 2nd wave of crisis
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-105, June 5, 2009.
:: Medvedev says giant state corporations to go private  
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-105, June 5, 2009.
:: Protests Spur Plan To Seize Factories
By Nabi Abdullaev from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.
:: Russia to continue course to join WTO, OECD despite crisis - Putin
From Interfax; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Interview to CNBC TV channel
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting on Economic Issues
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.
:: Markets Give St. Pete Forum a Boost
By Nadia Popova, Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-103, June 3, 2009.
:: Hooked on the Dollar: The Russian Economy’s Close Relationship with the U.S. Dollar Has Brought Momentary Relief, but Comes with a Price Tag
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-103, June 3, 2009. 
:: Beginning of [Medvedev] working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-103, June 3, 2009. 
:: Russian economy to stabilize, escape second crisis wave - presidential aide
From Interfax; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.  Government Presidium meeting
premier.gov.ru  transcript; JRL 2009-102, June 3, 2009.
:: Those Russian Bastards
From Jonathan Weiler; JRL 2009-96, May 22, 2009.
:: Situation in Russia stabilizing, past-due debt still a problem -Ignatyev 
From Interfax; JRL 2009-101, June 1, 2009.
:: Factories Put Stimulus Cash to Work
By Jessica Bachman, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-100, May 29, 2009. 
:: More Russians Don't Believe Govt Can Improve Their Lives During Crisis - Poll 
From Interfax; JRL #2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: No-frills forum in St. Pete to fight crisis
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: Those Russian Bastards
From Jonathan Weiler; JRL 2009-96, May 22, 2009.
:: Russia's Putin warns against becoming obsessed with import substitution 
From Interfax; JRL 2009-99, May 28, 2009.
:: Every Banker for Himself: While Businesses Must Now Swim on Their Own, the Government is Reluctant to Economize on Social Spending
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-99, May 28, 2009.
:: Small, Big Businesses Petition Government
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-98, May 27, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Government Cabinet Members and Chairmen of the Federal Assembly Upper and Lower Houses on Budget Policy in 2010-2012
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-98, May 27, 2009.
:: Those Russian Bastards
From Jonathan Weiler; JRL 2009-96, May 22, 2009.
:: Khodorkovsky Says Business Drops the Ball
By Nadia Popova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-97, May 26, 2009.
:: Medvedev says no more bailouts, no more subsidies - experts on budget address   
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-97, May 26, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Government Cabinet Members and Chairmen of the Federal Assembly Upper and Lower Houses on Budget Policy in 2010-2012   
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-97, May 26, 2009.
:: Banks May Need $16Bln in Capital
By Courtney Weaver, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-95, May 21, 2009.  
:: State Rolls Out Small Business Plan
By Anatoly Medetsky, Jessica Bachman / The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-93, May 19, 2009.
:: State Firm Heads Told To Declare Incomes  
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-93, May 19, 2009.
:: Russia and America’s Shared Economic Future
Ambassador John Beyrle remarks, State Department transcript; JRL #2009-90, May 14, 2009.
:: Ruble Roars Back to 4-Month High
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-90, May 14, 2009.
:: Less cream for the fat cats
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-91, May 15, 2009.  
:: Land of rising investments
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-91, May 15, 2009.
:: Russia and America’s Shared Economic Future
Ambassador John Beyrle remarks, State Department transcript; JRL #2009-90, May 14, 2009.
:: Russia set to export record amount of grain this year
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-88, May 12, 2009. 
:: Market Rally Not Based on Fundamentals
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-87, May 11, 2009.
:: Optimism up
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-86, May 8, 2009.
:: Stocks Rally to 7-Month Highs
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-86, May 8, 2009.
:: Russian Economy Dramatically Impacted by Economic Downturn
By Yevgeny Volk, from The Heritage Foundation; JRL 2009-85, May 7, 2009.
:: Russian Audit Chamber head praises government's anti-crisis measures
From Interfax; JRL 2009-85, May 7, 2009.
:: Medvedev Slams State Stock Purchase
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-84, May 6, 2009.
:: Over Half Of Russians Slam State's Direction
From The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-83, May 4, 2009.
:: Russians Ask Where All The Money Is Going
By Olga Romanova, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2009-83, May 4, 2009.
:: Russia's Labor Tribulations Cast Shadow Over May Day Festivities
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2009-82, May 1, 2009.
:: A tale of two crises
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-82, May 1, 2009. 
:: ‘Hardline’ reaction to crisis feared
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-82, May 1, 2009. 
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting on Economic Issues
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-82, May 1, 2009.
:: Russia Needs to Diversity Its Economy - U.S. Ambassador  
From Interfax; JRL 2009-81, April 30, 2009.
:: Nabiullina - Russian Economy Showing Several Encouraging Signs in April
From Interfax; JRL 2009-81, April 30, 2009.
:: Mcdonald's to Open Over 30 Outlets in Russia in 2009
From Interfax; JRL 2009-81, April 30, 2009.
:: The New Kremlin Dreamers
By Michael Bohm from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-73, April 20, 2009.
:: Rescuing Tourism With Spas and Cheap Fares
By Jessica Bachman from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-73, April 20, 2009.
:: The New Russia: A Look at Internal Developments
Kennan Institute event summary; JRL 2009-71, April 15, 2009.
:: Strict Cap Sought on Executive Salaries
By Courtney Weaver, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-71, April 15, 2009.
:: Russians 'Better Off' Than Brits Mentally [but suffering from economy]
By Alexandra Odynova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: Russians 'Better Off' Than Brits Mentally [but suffering from economy]
By Alexandra Odynova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: US Economic Relations and Energy Security.
From Sarah Carey; JRL 2009-65, April 3, 2009.
:: Rise in jobless fuels fears of return to ’98
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-65, April 3, 2009.
:: Fear and loathing at a Moscow job centre
From The Moscow News; JRL #2009-65, April 3, 2009.
:: Anything but Oil? Despite Continued Calls for Diversification, Investors Remain too Afraid to Put their Money Elsewhere
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-64, April 2, 2009.
:: Medvedev backs $1 trln plan to boost global finance institutions
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-64, April 2, 2009.
:: Russia to insist on setting up new global financial architecture at G20 summit - Medvedev
From Interfax; JRL 2009-64, April 2, 2009.
:: Ministry disagrees with World Bank economy forecast for Russia
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-62, March 31, 2009.
:: The perils of Moscow’s middle-class
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-61, March 30, 2009.
:: Young Russians dream of jobs at Gazprom, president's administration - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-61, March 30, 2009.
:: World crisis will end when U.S. stops "playing with money" - Luzhkov
From Interfax; JRL #2009-60, March 26, 2009.
:: Unions Urge Putin to Raise Wages
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-60, March 26, 2009.
:: Russians expect country's economic situation to worsen - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: Shuvalov Promises Fairy-Tale Ending
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: Russian deputy premier slams bureaucrats' slow work in times of crisis
From Interfax; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: State Promises $120Bln In Orders
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-58, March 24, 2009.
:: Crisis not best time to break old rules - expert
From Interfax; JRL #2009-58, March 24, 2009.
:: Babushka Russia
By Nikolai Zlobin, featured in The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-57, March 23, 2009.
:: Pro-Kremlin youth activists protest against 'lavish' bonuses of Sberbank board
From Interfax; JRL #2009-57, March 23, 2009.
:: Russian economy robust enough to withstand world crisis - PM's spokesman
From Interfax; JRL #2009-57, March 23, 2009.
:: Putin Presents Revised Budget
By Anatoly Medetsky, Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-56, March 20, 2009.
:: Russian cabinet publishes text of 2009 anticrisis programme on websites
From Interfax; JRL #2009-56, March 20, 2009.
::An Intimidating Budget
Although Medvedev’s Speech Was Old News, Western Observers Are Still Concerned about Russia’s Increased Military Spending
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-55, March 19, 2009.
:: Russia might not emerge from crisis for at least three years - Kudrin
From Interfax; JRL #2009-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Putin Offers Miners a Crash Course on Crisis
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-51, March 13, 2009.
:: Balancing the interests of winners and losers
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-51, March 13, 2009.
:: Russia's anti-crisis package to hit 12% of GDP in 2009 - Putin
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2008-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Family Values Take Over Empty Billboards
By Jessica Bachman, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-50, March 12, 2009.
::Oligarchs Bite the Dust
The Oligarch’s Financial Problems May Be Less Serious than They Appear
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-45, March 12, 2009.
:: Russian mathematician 'calculated' crisis, prepared for it
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2008-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Budgets For Next 2 Years Face Ax
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Putin Fights Long Lines at Jobless Office
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: [Transcript] Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited members of staff and jobseekers at the Podolsk Employment Centre
Premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Members of the First Hundred in the High-Potential Management Personnel Reserve
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: The 2009 Financial Crisis, Russia and CIS: Part 3. On Real Estate, Quitting and Going Forward During a Crisis.
From Paul Backer; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: Putin favors moderate protectionism in favor of Russian companies  
From Interfax; JRL #2009-44, March 4, 2009.
:: Putin: Ruble will not collapse
From Interfax; JRL #2009-44, March 4, 2009.
:: Shell Bemoans Uncertainty on Rights
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: ANALYSIS: Russian inflation forecasts improve, but differ wildly 
From Interfax; JRL #2009-43, March 3, 2009.
:: Russia could emerge from recession at similar pace to U.S., Europe - Kudrin
From Interfax; JRL #2009-42, March 2, 2009.
:: Backer on Liakhov on Backer and Backer about Backer on Backer
From: Paul Backer; JRL #2009-43, March 3, 2009.
:: RE: 2009-#41-Johnson's Russia List - On Backer/ contracts 
From Andrei Liakhov; JRL #2009-42, March 2, 2009.
:: The 2009 Financial Crisis, Russia and CIS: Part 2. Structural reasons driving the 2009 financial crisis and Cassandra 101.
From Paul Backer; JRL #2009-41, Feb. 27, 2009.
:: It’s who you know
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-41, Feb. 27, 2009.
:: The 2009 Financial Crisis, Russia and CIS, Part 1. Restarting the Conversation.
From Paul Backer; JRL #2009-40, Feb. 26, 2009.
:: Kudrin Says State Spending To Grow
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-40, Feb. 26, 2009.
:: McDonalds to invest $120 mln in 40 new restaurants in Russia
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-40, Feb. 26, 2009.
:: Russian presidential aide says plans based on crisis lasting three years
From Interfax; JRL #2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: Russian Economy Slows Down but Protest Activity Remains Feeble
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: Foreign investment in Russia down 14.2% in 2008 to $103.8 bln
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-38, Feb. 24, 2009.
:: Dvorkovich Revises Budget Deficit
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-30, Feb. 12, 2009.
:: Economic statistics, forecasts get gloomier
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-35, Feb. 19, 2009.
:: No More Welfare For Russia's Oligarchs
By Boris Nemtsov, featured by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-34, Feb. 18, 2009.
:: Battling for a piece of a smaller pie
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-31, Feb. 13, 2009.
:: Andrey Kortunov Speaks at Kennan Institute
Reported by W. George Krasnow; JRL #2009-26, Feb. 6, 2009.
:: Experts Are Divided On Ruble Trajectory
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-26, Feb. 6, 2009.
:: Oil Funds Will Cover Shortfalls for 3 Years
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-24, Feb. 4, 2009.
:: Chubais urges govt to use pessimistic assumptions for 2009 budget
From Interfax; JRL #2009-23, Feb. 3, 2009.
:: Thousands Rally Over Economy
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-22, Feb. 2, 2009.
:: Executive Summary: Russia's Drive for Global Economic Power: A Challenge for the Obama Administration
By Ariel Cohen and Lajos F. Szaszdi, from The Heritage Foundation; JRL #2009-22, Feb. 22, 2009.

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