Economics
Putin Signs Law Limiting Foreign Investment
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that limits foreign investment in 42 sectors of the economy deemed “strategic.”
May 5, 2008 | Continued
44 Percent of Russian Economy is “Off the Books” –Experts
Experts at the National Strategy Institute have found that some 44 percent of Russia’s economy operates outside of government oversight, and that some 6.5 trillion rubles of income are undocumented each year.
Apr 17, 2008 | Continued
2008 Inflation in Russia Tops 5 Percent
Russia’s Statistical Service has revealed that prices have risen 4.8 percent in the first quarter of 2008, and 5.3 percent as of April 7th, 2008.
Apr 10, 2008 | Continued
Russia has the World’s Richest Government –Forbes
Forbes magazine reports that Russia currently has the world’s richest politicians. Twelve billionaire delegates serve in the Parliament alone, for a net worth of some $41 billion.
Apr 7, 2008 | Continued
Russian Economic Agency Ups Inflation Outlook
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has raised its expectation for 2008 inflation figures to 9.5 percent.
Mar 26, 2008 | Continued
Putin and the Economy
Theotherrussia.org examines the state of Russia’s economy as President Vladimir Putin nears the close of his term, and looks at some of Putin’s successes and failures.
Mar 12, 2008 | Continued
Russia and Europe To Clash Over Arctic Resources –EU Report
A new report from the European Union’s top policy officials signals a potential collision course between the EU and Russia over energy resources, as global warming releases currently inaccessible Arctic mineral riches.
Mar 11, 2008 | Continued
Russia Moves to Limit Foreign Investment in Media, Internet
In what critics see as just one step toward control of the internet, a Russian draft law puts limits on foreign ownership of Russia’s media and internet providers.
Mar 6, 2008 | Continued
Number of Billionaires in Russia Shoots Past 100
The number of super-wealthy Russians nearly doubled in 2007, and Russia now houses the second largest number of billionaires in the world. Oleg Deripaska leads the list with a value of some $40 billion.
Feb 19, 2008 | Continued
Kremlin Tightening Grip on Business
As president Vladimir Putin prepares to step down in March, his administration leaves a legacy of re-nationalizing private companies, and appointing close associates to run the newly formed state corporations.
Feb 9, 2008 | Continued
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