Economy Chinese Tourism in Russia Is Poorly Monetised Between USD 800 mln and 1.5 bln a year fails to reach the Russian economy… Anastasia BashkatovaMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026
Economy Suppliers Keep Producing as Customers Stop Paying Mutual corporate arrears near RUB 8.5 trillion Anastasia BashkatovaMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026
Economy Self-Employment Emerges as a Source of Instability Russia’s socially vulnerable population is growing Anastasia BashkatovaMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Economy Russians Urged to Steer Clear of Crypto Illusions A parallel financial system is emerging under Central Bank oversight Anastasia BashkatovaApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Economy Economic Sovereignty Drive Fails to Stem Capital Outflows Companies keep funnelling tens of billions of dollars out of Russia each year Anastasia BashkatovaApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Economy Oil and Gas Revenues Turn Positive as Industrial Spending Falls Scientists flag potential 21 % cuts to parts of the budget Anastasia BashkatovaApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
Economy Russia’s Space Ambitions Put at RUB 4.5 Trillion Russia to deploy national orbital station using ISS resources Anastasia BashkatovaApril 13, 2026
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Economy Public Demand for Equal Opportunities Russians call for a ‘zone of broad, sustainable prosperity’ Anastasia BashkatovaApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026