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12.08.2009, 15:24
Summer sees Russians still taking up their holidays, despite the economic downturn, but less cash going around means there are some slight changes in the way they are heading off this year.
11.08.2009, 23:04
Mobile operator MTS will acquire broadband company Comstar in what the industry calls a ‘quad play’ move, bringing its customers bundled broadband, fixed and mobile communications, as well as content.
11.08.2009, 20:17
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2Q data showed Russia's economy is contracting rapidly - while other emerging markets are recovering. The President says its time to change the economic structure, while analysts look for more infrastructure spending.
31.07.2010, 10:47
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Russia has declared a state of emergency in four more regions - hit by the worst drought in a century – making for 27 regions across central Russia seeing production hit, and economists concerned about inflation.
07.08.2010, 11:31
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Russia’s catastrophic summer drought which has brought a succession of record high temperatures and record low rainfall figures, has pushed the government to impose a temporary export ban on grain.
06.10.2010, 15:12
Russia’s 18 year wait to join the World Trade Organisation could be over by the end of next year.
30.11.2009, 10:28
Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus have agreed to relax customs rules. They've signed an agreement that other countries have already expressed their willingness to join.
30.06.2010, 19:55
Economic ties between Russia and Kazakhstan will move closer on Thursday when the two countries commence the second stage of their Customs Union and free up trade between them.
25.06.2009, 10:23
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The World Banks says the economic crisis is boosting poverty in Russia, with the number expected to increase by 5% this year to 17% of the population.
10.07.2009, 19:19
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The world's biggest farm machinery producer John Deere said this week Russia’s protectionist measures make the company more cautious with its investment into the country.
Published: 12 August, 2009, 22:56
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan have formed a single negotiating group to gain accession to the World Trade Organisation. But the newly-formed "Customs Union" may face obstacles.
If the US allows it, it will happen; otherwise, not.