Venture capital investment in Russia fell by 18% in 2025 to $146.4 million, according to Kommersant, citing figures from Venture …
Central Bank issues optimistic forecast for 2026
The Bank of Russia has published its economic outlook for 2026 via its official Telegram channel. According to the mega-regulator’s …
Putin orders increase in GDP growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government, together with the Central Bank of Russia and regional authorities, to ensure …
Why companies fail at implementing AI
A lack of a systematic approach and clear strategic goals are among the main reasons Russian companies struggle to implement …
Bank of Russia agrees to open cryptocurrency market to all investors
The Bank of Russia has prepared and submitted to the government a foundational concept for regulating cryptocurrencies within the Russian …
AI’s evolution: From trendy toy to core business driver
Artificial intelligence has long moved beyond its initial hype phase and is now fundamentally altering business mechanics, according to Andrei …
Artem Genkin: We live in defragmentation era
The key factor shaping today’s economic agenda is the sanction war and the world’s accelerated retreat from globalization, according to …
Russian household debt hits record high as mortgage demand surges
Russians’ household loan debt reached a new record in October, soaring by RUR 335 bln ($4.2 bln) in a single …
Vladimir Putin announces a record-low poverty rate
President of Russia Vladimir Putin said that Russia’s poverty rate has reached a record low. Speaking at a meeting on …
Russian authorities prepare targeted recruitment program for migrants
The Russian government may launch a pilot project for the organized recruitment of foreign labor in 2027. The Interior Ministry …