Small business bears brunt of downturn
Published: 20 July, 2009, 10:54
Despite Russian unemployment falling to its lowest in 6 months the economic downturn is playing havoc with the viability of Russia’s small business sector.
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Published: 20 July, 2009, 10:54
Despite Russian unemployment falling to its lowest in 6 months the economic downturn is playing havoc with the viability of Russia’s small business sector.