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25.05.2009, 17:45
Russian mining giant, Norilsk Nickel, has posted a FY 2008 Net Loss of $555 million under IFRS.
25.05.2009, 10:45
Russians have purchased around 6 million mobile phones with 3rd-generation technology support. But, one of the country's largest markets is still waiting for the service to be switched on.
25.05.2009, 10:40
While Russia’s economy is contracting at the fastest pace in 15 years, the slowdown may actually provide a window of opportunity for both existing and new businesses.
29.10.2009, 16:11
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Plans to construct toll roads, improving driving conditions and bolstering the economy, have gained recent attention with supportive comments from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin providing extra traction.
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.
28.01.2010, 18:15
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Though the Russian government is beginning to see some of its anti crisis funds be repaid, questions are being asked about how well the bailout money was spent.
10.09.2009, 09:48
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Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is in Russia on a shopping spree for weapons and new energy deals. On Thursday he is expected to meet President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
10.03.2009, 15:28
The Federal budget deficit will mean regions dependent on Federal support will need to curtail expenditures. That’s likely to see projects delayed as the money runs out.
06.04.2009, 15:41
Russia will overcome the financial crisis and hold on to its position as one of the world's leading economies according to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, speaking to the Duma on Monday.
23.04.2009, 10:27
Russia's small and mid-sized businesses will get up to $3 billion in help from the Government this year. Business owners say the state is moving in the right direction, but corruption remains a major hurdle.
Published: 25 May, 2009, 22:18
Russia has only just completed this year's federal budget. Now, against a shaky economic outlook, it's looking to 2010, with President Dmitry Medvedev calling for "tough steps" to control government spending.
Kudrin (and Medvedev) should abandon oudated monetarist policies and try to make the economy more divesrse. Waiting for the private sector to do it for them is an illussion.