Economy: all articles

Monday 14th September

Do Gorbachev’s clothes fit Medvedev?

A Kremlin media surprise suggests an intriguing parallel - with a twist
Tuesday 16th June

Russia's economic crisis today

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Although the price of oil is rising, the outlook for the Russian economy remains uncertain. Official statistics suggest that one in seven of the workforce could be unemployed by the end of the year, warns Andrei Zaostrovstev

Friday 5th June

Letters from Russia: Lipetsk ! You can get a life – in spite of everything!

An account of life in an industrial Russian town hard-hit by the economic slow-down
Wednesday 18th February

Wasting energy Russian-style

Can the Kremlin curb its country's reckless energy habits?
Monday 12th January

Russia & Ukraine: no gas, too much hot air

Both Russia and Ukraine have much to lose in their ongoing dispute over gas
Wednesday 17th December

Russia’s boom going pop?

How is the global economic crisis going to play out in Russia? Dmitri Travin examines the variables
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