Economics
In 10 Years of Putin, Russia Lost a Decade – Analyst
Writing for the Moscow Times newspaper, political analyst Yevgeny Kiselyov examines Vladimir Putin’s legacy.
Aug 6, 2009 | Continued
Russia Lagging Behind in Infrastructure, Modernization – Inozemtsev
Economic expert Vladimir Inozemtsev argues that Russia cannot modernize without a renewed infrastructure, which is being limited by corruption and an inept government. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jul 17, 2009 | Continued
Russian Police Prepare to Keep Tabs on the Public
In an effort to stave off public protest associated with the worsening economic situation in Russia, the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs will create special regional task forces to keep track of public attitudes.
Jul 15, 2009 | Continued
To Avoid Revolution, Russia Must Democratize—Economist
As the economic crisis continues to impact Russia, economist Yegor Gayday argues that Russia must democratize to avoid serious social clashes.
Jun 18, 2009 | Continued
How Many Putins Does It Take To Save Russia?
After a series of economic protests in the small industrial town of Pikalevo, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin rushed in to try to resolve the situation on June 4th. Journalist Mikhail Rostovsky comments on the significance of the visit in the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper.
Jun 6, 2009 | Continued
Desperate Residents Seize Town Hall in Russian Town
Residents in the town of Pikalevo, near St. Petersburg, fed up with problems plaguing the city, stormed the offices of the mayor Wednesday.
May 21, 2009 | Continued
Russian Industrial Output Continues on a Steep Decline
Russia’s statistical agency, Rosstat, reports that the country saw a sharp 14.9 percent decline in manufacturing output in the first quarter of 2009.
May 19, 2009 | Continued
Number of Bureaucrats in Russia Doubled over 10 years
The number of civil servants in Russia has nearly doubled over the last 10 years, according to recent figures from the Federal State Statistics Service.
Mar 20, 2009 | Continued
Russia May Close Domestic Market to Imports
In an apparent swing toward economic protectionism, the Russian government is considering a proposal to restrict the import of a wide range of goods.
Mar 17, 2009 | Continued
Russian Soldiers Protest Army Reforms
Over 1000 demonstrators protested army reforms that would disband a local special forces brigade in the city of Berdsk.
Mar 10, 2009 | Continued
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