Grain markets receive unexpected support from Russia and Ukraine
Reciprocal attacks by Kyiv and Moscow on port infrastructure have sent wheat prices soaring
Author: Olga Solovyova
Two Business Closures for Every New Company
New company registrations in Russia fall to their lowest level in 17 years
Situation With Rising Petrol Prices Stabilises
Regions introduce electronic queues at petrol stations and alternate-day sales
The Central Bank’s Tight Policy Has Pushed Russians To Spend More on Leisure
Household spending on cafés and restaurants rose by 27%
Stagnating Industry To Receive a New Boost
Manufacturers promised compensation for half the cost of switching to domestic software
Individual Homebuilding No Longer Affordable for Russians
Growth is being seen only in the apartment housing segment
Government Seeks Power to Increase Spending Without State Duma Approval
Ministry of Finance wants authority to borrow beyond approved domestic limits
