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Corruption and Control Define Russia's Border Zones
12 May 13
By Howard Amos
On the face of it, there are few similarities between the city of Blagoveshchensk, located in the Far East, and the country's natural gas capital of Novy Urengoi, 3,000 kilometers away in the tundra just below the Arctic circle.
Q&A: Maria Yeliseyeva's Children Don't Feel Like Orphans
28 March 13
By Howard Amos
Maria Yeliseyeva has always been surrounded by children. In addition to the five she gave birth to, she has fostered another five from Russian orphanages.
Moscow Hits the Road to Sell Itself Abroad
27 March 13
By Howard Amos
International investment roadshows will become a regular part of Moscow's self-promotion after a series of successful events this year, Deputy Mayor Andrei Sharonov said in an interview.
Business Travel in Russia Fraught With Bureaucratic Pitfalls
26 March 13
By Howard Amos
While most Russians wade through a bureaucratic quagmire to get a visa for the European Union or the United States, once they arrive they enjoy almost complete freedom of movement.
Kremlin Backs Cyprus Bailout Deal
25 March 13
By Howard Amos
A deal between Cyprus and European lenders was backed by the Kremlin on Monday even as top Russian officials unleashed a storm of angry rhetoric about a compulsory levy on local bank accounts included in the rescue package.
Berezovsky Dies Amid Growing Woes
24 March 13
By Howard Amos
As speculation swirled after Boris Berezovsky's sudden demise, friends and associates suggested that a series of personal and financial shocks suffered by the former Kremlin kingmaker and billionaire could have contributed to depression and mounting health problems.
Medvedev Calls Cyprus Plan 'Absurd'
21 March 13
By Irina Filatova and Howard Amos
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday intensified his criticism of a plan by European financial authorities to rescue the Cypriot economy, labeling it as "completely absurd," in the most colorful response yet by Russian officials to the controversial measures.
Cyprus Fails to Obtain Kremlin Aid
20 March 13
By Howard Amos and Irina Filatova
A desperate effort by Cypriot authorities to win financial aid from the Kremlin failed to yield any results Wednesday, as a deal eluded Cyprus' finance minister, Michalis Sarris, during a visit to Moscow.
Morgan Stanley Reduces Russia's Growth Forecast
18 March 13
By Howard Amos
Morgan Stanley joined the ranks of those predicting a sluggish period for the Russian economy Monday as it cut its 2013 growth forecast to below 3 percent.
Nabiullina Likely to Pursue Dovish Policy, Yield to Political Pressure
13 March 13
By Howard Amos
Asked to end speculation about the identity of the next chairman of Russia's Central Bank, President Vladimir Putin promised an "unexpected" candidate who would be well received.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Eyes M&A Boom
07 March 13
By Howard Amos
Russian companies stand on the brink of a period of significant foreign mergers and acquisitions, PricewaterhouseCoopers said Wednesday.
Russian-Hong Kong Trade Booming
06 March 13
By Howard Amos
Hong Kong, which recently marked 15 years since its annexation with China, is seeing a boom in its economic relationship with Russia, officials said Tuesday.
Putin Allies Climb Up Forbes List
04 March 13
By Howard Amos
The personal fortunes of businessmen rumored to enjoy close relationships with President Vladimir Putin jumped sharply in a new Forbes ranking Monday as Facebook investor Alisher Usmanov retained the title of Russia's richest man.
Borodin's Extradition Sought Despite Asylum
03 March 13
By Howard Amos
The Interior Ministry is undaunted by Britain's decision to grant asylum to the former head of Bank of Moscow.
Navalny Fraudulently Obtained Lawyer Credentials, Investigators Say
28 February 13
By Howard Amos
The Investigative Committee said Wednesday that anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny fraudulently obtained his credentials as a lawyer.
World Bank Says Economy Losing Momentum
27 February 13
By Howard Amos
The World Bank cut its 2013 growth forecast for the Russian economy to 3.3 percent Tuesday, citing deteriorating global conditions and stubbornly high inflation that is likely to dampen domestic consumer demand.
Depardieu Dances With Kadyrov in Chechnya (VIDEO)
25 February 13
By Howard Amos
French actor Gerard Depardieu was greeted warmly by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Sunday when he arrived in Grozny on his first trip to Russia since being granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin in January.
Moscow Exchange IPO Yields $500M
18 February 13
By Howard Amos
The Moscow Exchange began trading its own shares Friday, successfully concluding the largest initial public offering in Russia since the 2008 financial crisis.
Greek Privatization a Test Case for Russian Popularity
11 February 13
By Howard Amos
Natural gas assets being sold by crisis-ridden Greece are at the center of an escalating battle between Russian companies with ready cash and European officials reluctant to facilitate the growth of Moscow's influence in their backyard.
Volgograd to Be 'Stalingrad' on Military Holidays
31 January 13
By Howard Amos
The city of Volgograd will be temporarily renamed Stalingrad to commemorate the Soviet Union's victory in the bloody 1943 battle that broke the power of the Nazi invasion, thanks to a decision passed by the city administration.
Moscow Exchange Will Float Its Shares Exclusively on Itself
21 January 13
By Howard Amos
The Moscow Exchange announced Monday that it will shun the foreign stock markets traditionally tapped by Russian companies and go ahead with an initial public offering on its own Russian trading platforms.
Ulyukayev Considers $10Bln Quarterly Flight 'Acceptable'
16 January 13
By Howard Amos
A capital outflow of up to $10 billion every three months would be an acceptable level under current macroeconomic conditions, a leading figure at the Central Bank said.
Private Oil Firms Could Get Licenses for 20% of Shelf
15 January 13
By Howard Amos
Private oil and gas companies could receive licenses for up to 20 percent of Russia's continental shelf and join their state-owned counterparts already working in the environmentally sensitive area, a minister said.
Central Bank Puts Outflow at $56.8Bln
14 January 13
By Howard Amos
The Central Bank said net capital outflow in 2012 was $56.8 billion, a drop from 2011 but the fourth-highest annual figure since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Gazprom Facing Challenges at Home and Abroad
26 December 12
By Howard Amos
A landmark gas-supply agreement with Germany signed late last month by Norway's Statoil put the challenges facing Gazprom's business model in the spotlight and prompted a quick response from the Russian gas giant's executives.
Retaliatory Ban of U.S. Adoptions Proposed
17 December 12
By Jonathan Earle and Howard Amos
State Duma deputies stepped up Russia's retaliatory response to the so-called Magnitsky Act on Monday by introducing a measure that would ban U.S. citizens from adopting Russian orphans.
Minister Seeks Exemption From EU Energy Package for South Stream
16 December 12
By Howard Amos
Gazprom's $12.7 billion South Stream gas pipeline should be exempted from the European Union's third energy package, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Friday.
EasyJet Sells Tickets for Moscow-Manchester Flights
13 December 12
By Howard Amos
British budget airline EasyJet on Wednesday started selling tickets for a Moscow-Manchester service to begin in March, as the no-frills carrier looks set to slash the cost of flying between Russia and Britain.
Skolkovo Technology University Partners With Energy Firms
13 December 12
By Howard Amos
Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology signed an agreement with four energy companies Wednesday, a move that could help speed up the modernization of Russia's power network and boost electricity exports to China.
Rosneft and Exxon Sign Tight-Oil $300M Deal
09 December 12
By Howard Amos
Rosneft signed a $300 million agreement with U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil to assess the possibility of commercial production of Siberian tight oil, opening up access to geological formations that could yield billions of barrels of crude.
