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JAB EQUALITY

Moscow Businesses Call For Free Vaccination for Labor Migrants

Unless the rules around foreigners receiving vaccines are relaxed, entrepreneurs doubt Moscow's mandatory vaccination campaign will be a success.
RECOVERY COMPLETE

Russia’s Economy Hits Pre-Coronavirus Size – Central Bank

As Russia’s largest cities start reintroducing coronavirus restrictions, economy hits recovery milestone.
PRICE CONCERNS

Russia Raises Interest Rates Again as Inflation Persists

Central Bank hikes rates to 5.5% and says inflation will remain elevated for at least another 12 months.
opinion William Courtney

Depoliticizing Russian Gas in Europe

Europe has enough leverage to insist that some gas flows through Ukraine. Russia has an interest in keeping this option open, as well.
INEQUALITY

Russia’s 500 Super Rich Wealthier Than Poorest 99.8% – Report

Pandemic boosted fortunes of country’s wealthiest, while knocking living standards of the poorest.
'Green Oil'

World Needs Russia’s 'Green' Oil, Rosneft Chief Sechin Says

Demand for Russian oil will rise in future despite global efforts to abandon fossil fuels, according to the head of the energy giant.
International expansion

Russian Food Tech Firms Look to Conquer U.S.

Rapid online grocery service Samokat is aiming to launch in New York later this year.
GAINING GROUND

Ruble Hits 10-Month High as Economy Strengthens

The Russian currency is booking gains ahead of an expected interest rate hike and closely watched presidential summit in Geneva next week.
COME FLY WITH ME

Demand for Private Jets Surges as Rich Russians Skirt Pandemic Rules to Holiday in Europe

Despite closed borders, the super rich aren’t planning to spend the summer at home.
CLIMATE CHANGE

IMF Warns Russia Not to Underestimate Green Energy Transition

Russia’s Economy Minister blasted the EU’s plans for a carbon border tax as “protectionist.”
ACCOUNTING TRICK

Russia To Ditch Dollar From $185Bln Reserve Fund

Move is the latest part of Moscow’s de-dollarization drive amid sanctions pressure, but analysts see accounting trick.
SPIEF DEBATE

Russia’s Inflation Surge Is Not Temporary, Will Hurt Economy, Central Bank Warns

At ‘Russia’s Davos,’ Russia’s top economic policymakers debate how to tame price rises.
FROM RUSSIA WITH CASH

Moscow Releases $500M Loan to Isolated Belarus

The funding comes as Belarus is preparing to be hit by potentially far-reaching EU sanctions on its key export industries.
NICE MOVES

Austrian Ex-Foreign Minister Who Danced With Putin Gets Rosneft Board Seat

Karin Kneissl becomes the second former high-ranking European politician to join the Russian state-owned oil company’s board of directors. 
REOPENING

Russia Pushes SPIEF as World’s ‘Largest Post-Pandemic Meeting’

Some 5,000 guests are set to attend this week’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
cars of the future

Russian Government Increases Investment for Electric Vehicles

In 20-30 years, everyone in Russian will transition to electric vehicles, the climate adviser says.
RAINY DAY FUNDS

Russia’s Currency Reserves Hit Record $600Bln

As oil prices have recovered, Moscow’s international reserves have continued climbing.
COUGH UP

Russia Demands Metals Giants Pay Windfall Tax

Surging prices have helped metals companies “trick” the state out of $1.4 billion, a key government figure said Monday, demanding they pay up the difference...
ECONOMIC RECOVERY

European Firms Most Optimistic on Russia Since 2012

But concerns about tough regulation also surge to a record high.
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