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Behind-the-scenes business

Putin’s Ex-Wife Co-Owns Top Russian Microlender – Sobesednik

The startup's portfolio has grown an estimated 30% in the year since she reportedly purchased the shares.
MENTOR MUSK

Tech Giant Elon Musk Appears at Small Russia Business Forum

The organizers invited the billionaire entrepreneur by billboard.
WESTERN INFLUENCE

U.K. Firms Fight Russia’s Image Problem

At an annual investment forum in Moscow, British businesses promoted U.K.-Russia business relations amid the ongoing political standoff.
risky business

Russian Hostels in Apartments Still Open Despite New Ban – Reports

The number of hotels and guest houses even increased in Moscow and St. Petersburg since the law was passed in March.
Business dispute

How the Michael Calvey Case Has Unfolded So Far

The saga that triggered unease among Russia’s business community and stoked tensions between Moscow and Washington may soon be over.
versatile personality

One of Russia’s Richest Men Has Become a Trip-Hop Music Artist

“Music stimulates intellectual activity that helps me to search and discover new business opportunities,” he said.
debt trap

Relentless Rise of Consumer Debt in Russia Fuels Bubble Fears For Some

After five years of shrinking real incomes many Russians are borrowing to make ends meet.
leaps and bounds

Wildberries Overtakes Sportmaster as Russia’s Biggest Clothes Retailer

This is the first time an e-commerce store has become a market leader in the country.
Pre-trial leniency

Russia Moves to Ban Keeping Businessmen in Detention for No Reason

Fear of criminal investigations against businesspeople is jeopardizing investment in Russia’s struggling economy.
not lovin' it

Big Mac Index Counts Ruble as Most Undervalued Currency

The Russian currency lags its ideal value by a whopping 64.5%.
end of partnership

Sberbank and Yandex E-Commerce Joint Venture May End in Divorce

The state-owned bank and leading tech company are unhappy after just one year.
foreign courts

Russia Adopts Law on Enforcement of Foreign Judgements

The convention regulates the cross-border enforcement of court decisions.
Shrinking sector

Lack of New Business Pulled Down Russia's Services and Manufacturing PMIs in June

The overall economy continues to sputter and services are negatively affected by the stagnant real incomes.
Key Productivity Indicators

Russia's Government Prepares New KPI for SEO Managers

The changes seek tougher control over the implementation of President Vladimir Putin's May Decrees.
Grain supreme

Ukraine Takes 'World’s Largest Grain Exporter' Title From Russia

Thanks to a bumper 70 million tons of grain harvest, Ukraine was able to push exports up to just shy of its official target.
Shoe sale

Russian Oligarch Sells Stake in Shoe Retailer

The buyer of shares in Obuv Rossii has not been named, nor the value of the deal disclosed.
Shrinking figures

Russia’s Fixed Investments Decline in Annual Terms for Fourth Month in a Row

At the end of May 2019, only 20 percent of the spending planned for more than half of Russia's national projects had been executed.
OPEC+

Russia and Saudi Arabia Agree to Prolong OPEC+ Deal for at Least 6 Months

The decision has put Russia in the driver's seat in the 25-country coalition.
Ask the Lord

Only God Knows When my Tenure Will End, Soviet-Era Oil Baron Says

The firm, headquartered in the West Siberian city of Surgut, is considered one of the most opaque in Russia.
political motive

Russia Car Dealer Targeted by Authorities Blames Kremlin

In 2011 Sergei Petrov openly backed the biggest anti-government protests of Putin’s almost two-decade rule.
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