Economy, Business, Trade - JRL Excerpts 2009 - JRL Home:: Thinking small to help those in need
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Medvedev's Quasi-Modernization Hits the Wall
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Putin Tries to Entice Foreign Investors
By Aaron Mulvihill, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: The only way is up
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.
:: Nabiullina: Russia's privatization procedures open to foreign investors
From Interfax; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Putin Lashes Out at GM on Opel Sale
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-202, Nov. 4, 2009.
:: EU Says Russian Economy Slowly Coming Out of Recession
From Interfax; JRL #2009-202, Nov. 4, 2009.
:: Russia's Economic Crisis and U.S.-Russia Relations: Troubled Times Ahead
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D. and Richard E. Ericson, Ph. D., from Heritage.org; JRL #2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.
:: The cost of the good life
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.
:: Will "Modernization" Meet the Fate of "Perestroika"?
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov Contributors: Vladimir Belaeff, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Vlad Ivanenko, Sergei Roy; JRL #2009-200, Nov. 2, 2009.
:: New OSW's Policy Briefs [re: Economy]
From Antonina Michalowska; JRL #2009-198, Oct. 28, 2009.
:: Will Work for Paychecks: Demand for Skilled Workers is Up, but Russian Employees Are Still Wary of Insisting on Their Work-Place Rights
By Svetlana Kononova, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009.
:: Balancing the Books: Russia Is Still a Long Way From Financial Self-Sufficiency
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Clock Ticking on State Corporations
By Irina Filatova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Russian president gives no clear answers to business's concerns - experts
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Excerpts from Transcript of [Medvedev] Meeting with Members of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: Funds allocated to support industry do not reach enterprises - Russian watchdog
From Interfax; JRL #2009-194, Oct. 21, 2009.
:: Russia may privatize certain state corporations - Medvedev
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-194, Oct. 21, 2009.
:: Avtovaz on the brink
By Ayano Hodouchi and Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Gone with the Crunch
Russians Hit by the Credit Crunch Spend Their Holidays at the Dacha, Do not Eat Out, and have Replaced Caviar with Pasta
By Svetlana Kononova, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Tower Causes Rare Government Split
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Trade Between Russia, U.S. Drops By 38% During Crisis - Nabiullina
From Interfax; JRL #2009-192, Oct. 19, 2009.
:: Russia's economy back on recovery path in September - ministry
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-192, Oct. 19, 2009.
:: Addicted to the financial crisis
From Paul Backer; JRL #2009-190, Oct. 15, 2009.
:: Upcoming webinar on Russia [Oct. 19: The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Resources in Eurasia]
From Alexandra Vacroux; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Statistics Chief Claims Number Shenanigans
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Troubled towns face axe
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Hermitage YouTube Video on Russian Police Fraud
From Katie Fisher; JRL #2009-187, Oct. 12, 2009.
[video also embedded here]
:: Conference in Washington: DOING BUSINESS WITH RUSSIA
From eurasiamail@aol.com; JRL #2009-187, Oct. 12, 2009.
:: Russian Business Still Resource-oriented - Medvedev
From Interfax; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Future privatization in Russia to occur without discounts, says Putin
From Interfax; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Privatisation sparks asset grab fears
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.
:: Russia to go ahead with privatization in 2010 deputy PM
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-184, Oct. 5, 2009.
:: Finance minister says Russia may sell stakes in state-controlled companies
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressing the VTB Capital Investment Forum “Russia Calling”
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.
:: State to support failing companies only in exceptional cases - Russian minister
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.
:: No room to move
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-180, Sept. 29, 2009.
:: Crisis Brings About a Revival of Public Lectures
By Ksenia Galouchko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-180, Sept. 29, 2009.
:: Timber, Hotels Beckon U.S. Investors
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-178, Sept. 25, 2009.
:: False Economic Hopes: Rosstat Does Not Provide Enough Comprehensive Statistical Data for Analysts to Draw Conclusions about Economic Recovery
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-178, Sept. 25, 2009.
:: Over 80 per cent of Russians economize due to crisis - poll
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-176, Sept. 23, 2009.
:: ’10 Budget Mirrors This Year’s in Size
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-175, Sept. 22, 2009.
:: Russia to Push For Making Ruble a Regional Reserve Currency - Shuvalov
From Interfax; JRL #2009-175, Sept. 22, 2009.
:: Analysts predict second wave of crisis in Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2009-172, Sept. 18, 2009.
:: Dvorkovich Says Crisis Measures to Continue
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Shuvalov, Ignatyev See Crisis Fading
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Foreign investment in Russia $17 bln in first half of 2009 - Putin
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-172, Sept. 18, 2009.
:: Is a second crisis wave coming?
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Just 3,000 Small Firms Open With State Aid
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Fighting the crisis with retail therapy
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 15, 2009.
:: Medvedev urges economic, social reform
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 15, 2009.
:: Russians: Addicted to Oil, Addicted to Liquor: With the Economic Crisis Having Strengthened Russia's Dependence on Oil and Gas, Medvedev Looks to Society to Get Russia Off the Hook
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Creaking Infrastructure Evident From Siberia To The Streets Of Moscow
By Kevin O'Flynn, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-170, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Russia's Development Path
Main Principles Have Been Identified, But Progress Is Slow
From Chris Weafer; JRL 2009-169, Sept. 11, 2009.
:: Graft, Red Tape Dent Russia's Ratings
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Economic Data Look Rosy but Debt May Bite
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-165, Sept. 4, 2009.
:: State Seeks to Keep Peace in Pikalyovo
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-165, Sept. 4, 2009.
:: Is the recession over?
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 3, 2009.
:: MBA-programme "Business in the Russian High North"
From Lill Hilde Kaldager; JRL #2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.
:: Economic Reform Feature Service: "Evolving Corruption: Hostile Takeovers, Corporate Raiding, and Company Capture in Russia"
From Aleksandr Shkolnikov ; JRL #2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.
:: Russian information ministry: Russian economy to return to pre-crisis level in 2012
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.
:: IKEA Upbeat After 10 Years of Problems
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-160, Aug. 28, 2009.
:: Infrastructure collapse: allegation or reality?
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-160, Aug. 28, 2009.
:: The Kremlin, Decorporated
Medvedev Asks State Prosecutor General to Inquire into the Activity of Seven Major State Corporations
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-159, Aug. 27, 2009.
:: Russian prosecutors launch checks of state corporations
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-159, Aug. 27, 2009.
:: Dacha Magazine Sales Soar In Crisis
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-158, Aug. 26, 2009.
:: 'Recession Over but Crisis Remains'
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-157, Aug. 25, 2009.
:: Russia's rust is showing
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-157, Aug. 25, 2009.
:: The Plight of the Evicted Merchants: Traders Selling Cheap Clothes in Moscow Suffering More Than Just Market Fluctuations Dislocations and Unaffordable Rent Payments
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-157, Aug. 25, 2009.
:: Medvedev hits out at media 'technological collapse' reports
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-156, Aug. 24, 2009.
:: Oslo is the world's priciest city, Moscow at 56 - study
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-153, Aug. 19, 2009.
:: Russian President, Economists Offer Gloomy Forecasts
By Jonas Bernstein, from Voice of America; JRL #2009-153, Aug. 19, 2009.
:: No Russian recovery yet
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-152, Aug. 18, 2009.
:: On the road to recovery
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-152, Aug. 18, 2009.
:: Russians Suffered More in ’98 Crisis Than Now, Survey Says
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-150, Aug. 14, 2009.
:: A different decoupling: What a difference a year makes
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-145, Aug. 4, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting on Lowering Administrative Barriers for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-147, Aug. 6, 2009.
:: [Putin visits farm, addresses agricultural economy]
From www.premier.gov.ru; JRL #2009-147, Aug. 6, 2009.
:: Obstacles Remain to Foreign Share Issues
By Oleg Nikishenkov, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-145, Aug. 4, 2009.
:: GDP to shrink 7% in 2009, grow 3.5% in 2010 - Fitch
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-144, Aug. 2, 2009.
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talked with participants in the Seliger-2009 National Youth Forum
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-140, July 27, 2009.
:: Conflicting interests By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-136, July 21, 2009.
:: Putin Orders Action on Antitrust Bill
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009.
:: RUSSIA-U.S. JOINT WORKING GROUP ON INVESTMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRESIDENT OBAMA
From John Sullivan; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009.
:: Kudrin Expects 1% Growth in 2010
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009.
:: Number of Russians unhappy with their finances increases - statistics agency
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-129, July 9, 2009.
:: Deutsche Bank Research: US-Russia Economic Relations
From Thorsten Nestmann; JRL #2009-127, July 7, 2009.
:: Putin Signs Anti-Crisis Plan, Part 2
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-115, June 19, 2009.
:: Investors Wary Over Governance Quality
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-113, June 17, 2009.
:: A summary of: Who governs the Russian economy? A cross-section of Russia's largest corporations
From Marika Heikkila; JRL #2009-113, June 17, 2009.
:: BRIC to Focus on Raising IMF Clout
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-112, June 16, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Interview to the China Central TV Host
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-112, June 16, 2009.
:: Quo Vadis, Russia?
By Yevgeny Volk, from heritage.org; JRL #2009-108, June 10, 2009.
:: Putin Ditches Unilateral WTO Bid
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-108, June 10, 2009.
:: Customs union does not mean Russia gives up WTO ambitions - president
From Interfax; JRL #2009-108, June 10, 2009.
:: Medvedev Not Ready for Champagne
By Anatoly Medetsky, Ira Iosebashvili, Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: Medvedev’s Quest for Innovation
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Vladimir Belaeff, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Sergei Roy; JRL #2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: Pundits disagree whether Putin's actions encourage protests in Russia
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Address to St Petersburg International Economic Forum’s Plenary Session
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Answers to Questions during St Petersburg International Economic Forum’s Plenary Session
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-106, June 8, 2009.
:: Official Silence on Crisis Is Followed by a Roar
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-105, June 5, 2009.
:: Nabiullina Sees Russia In WTO This Year
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-105, June 5, 2009.
:: Russian finance minister predicts 'inevitable' 2nd wave of crisis
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-105, June 5, 2009.
:: Medvedev says giant state corporations to go private
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-105, June 5, 2009.
:: Protests Spur Plan To Seize Factories
By Nabi Abdullaev from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.
:: Russia to continue course to join WTO, OECD despite crisis - Putin
From Interfax; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Interview to CNBC TV channel
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting on Economic Issues
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009.
:: Markets Give St. Pete Forum a Boost
By Nadia Popova, Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-103, June 3, 2009.
:: Hooked on the Dollar: The Russian Economy’s Close Relationship with the U.S. Dollar Has Brought Momentary Relief, but Comes with a Price Tag
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-103, June 3, 2009.
:: Beginning of [Medvedev] working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-103, June 3, 2009.
:: Russian economy to stabilize, escape second crisis wave - presidential aide
From Interfax; JRL 2009-104, June 4, 2009. Government Presidium meeting
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL 2009-102, June 3, 2009.
:: Those Russian Bastards
From Jonathan Weiler; JRL 2009-96, May 22, 2009.
:: Situation in Russia stabilizing, past-due debt still a problem -Ignatyev
From Interfax; JRL 2009-101, June 1, 2009.
:: Factories Put Stimulus Cash to Work
By Jessica Bachman, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: More Russians Don't Believe Govt Can Improve Their Lives During Crisis - Poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: No-frills forum in St. Pete to fight crisis
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: Those Russian Bastards
From Jonathan Weiler; JRL 2009-96, May 22, 2009.
:: Russia's Putin warns against becoming obsessed with import substitution
From Interfax; JRL 2009-99, May 28, 2009.
:: Every Banker for Himself: While Businesses Must Now Swim on Their Own, the Government is Reluctant to Economize on Social Spending
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-99, May 28, 2009.
:: Small, Big Businesses Petition Government
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-98, May 27, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Government Cabinet Members and Chairmen of the Federal Assembly Upper and Lower Houses on Budget Policy in 2010-2012
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-98, May 27, 2009.
:: Those Russian Bastards
From Jonathan Weiler; JRL 2009-96, May 22, 2009.
:: Khodorkovsky Says Business Drops the Ball
By Nadia Popova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-97, May 26, 2009.
:: Medvedev says no more bailouts, no more subsidies - experts on budget address
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-97, May 26, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Government Cabinet Members and Chairmen of the Federal Assembly Upper and Lower Houses on Budget Policy in 2010-2012
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-97, May 26, 2009.
:: Banks May Need $16Bln in Capital
By Courtney Weaver, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-95, May 21, 2009.
:: State Rolls Out Small Business Plan
By Anatoly Medetsky, Jessica Bachman / The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-93, May 19, 2009.
:: State Firm Heads Told To Declare Incomes
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-93, May 19, 2009.
:: Russia and America’s Shared Economic Future
Ambassador John Beyrle remarks, State Department transcript; JRL #2009-90, May 14, 2009.
:: Ruble Roars Back to 4-Month High
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-90, May 14, 2009.
:: Less cream for the fat cats
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-91, May 15, 2009.
:: Land of rising investments
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-91, May 15, 2009.
:: Russia and America’s Shared Economic Future
Ambassador John Beyrle remarks, State Department transcript; JRL #2009-90, May 14, 2009.
:: Russia set to export record amount of grain this year
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-88, May 12, 2009.
:: Market Rally Not Based on Fundamentals
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-87, May 11, 2009.
:: Optimism up
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-86, May 8, 2009.
:: Stocks Rally to 7-Month Highs
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-86, May 8, 2009.
:: Russian Economy Dramatically Impacted by Economic Downturn
By Yevgeny Volk, from The Heritage Foundation; JRL 2009-85, May 7, 2009.
:: Russian Audit Chamber head praises government's anti-crisis measures
From Interfax; JRL 2009-85, May 7, 2009.
:: Medvedev Slams State Stock Purchase
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-84, May 6, 2009.
:: Over Half Of Russians Slam State's Direction
From The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-83, May 4, 2009.
:: Russians Ask Where All The Money Is Going
By Olga Romanova, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2009-83, May 4, 2009.
:: Russia's Labor Tribulations Cast Shadow Over May Day Festivities
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2009-82, May 1, 2009.
:: A tale of two crises
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-82, May 1, 2009.
:: ‘Hardline’ reaction to crisis feared
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-82, May 1, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting on Economic Issues
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-82, May 1, 2009.
:: Russia Needs to Diversity Its Economy - U.S. Ambassador
From Interfax; JRL 2009-81, April 30, 2009.
:: Nabiullina - Russian Economy Showing Several Encouraging Signs in April
From Interfax; JRL 2009-81, April 30, 2009.
:: Mcdonald's to Open Over 30 Outlets in Russia in 2009
From Interfax; JRL 2009-81, April 30, 2009.
:: The New Kremlin Dreamers
By Michael Bohm from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-73, April 20, 2009.
:: Rescuing Tourism With Spas and Cheap Fares
By Jessica Bachman from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-73, April 20, 2009.
:: The New Russia: A Look at Internal Developments
Kennan Institute event summary; JRL 2009-71, April 15, 2009.
:: Strict Cap Sought on Executive Salaries
By Courtney Weaver, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-71, April 15, 2009.
:: Russians 'Better Off' Than Brits Mentally [but suffering from economy]
By Alexandra Odynova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: Russians 'Better Off' Than Brits Mentally [but suffering from economy]
By Alexandra Odynova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: US Economic Relations and Energy Security.
From Sarah Carey; JRL 2009-65, April 3, 2009.
:: Rise in jobless fuels fears of return to ’98
By Ed Bentley, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-65, April 3, 2009.
:: Fear and loathing at a Moscow job centre
From The Moscow News; JRL #2009-65, April 3, 2009.
:: Anything but Oil? Despite Continued Calls for Diversification, Investors Remain too Afraid to Put their Money Elsewhere
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-64, April 2, 2009.
:: Medvedev backs $1 trln plan to boost global finance institutions
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-64, April 2, 2009.
:: Russia to insist on setting up new global financial architecture at G20 summit - Medvedev
From Interfax; JRL 2009-64, April 2, 2009.
:: Ministry disagrees with World Bank economy forecast for Russia
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-62, March 31, 2009.
:: The perils of Moscow’s middle-class
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-61, March 30, 2009.
:: Young Russians dream of jobs at Gazprom, president's administration - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-61, March 30, 2009.
:: World crisis will end when U.S. stops "playing with money" - Luzhkov
From Interfax; JRL #2009-60, March 26, 2009.
:: Unions Urge Putin to Raise Wages
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-60, March 26, 2009.
:: Russians expect country's economic situation to worsen - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: Shuvalov Promises Fairy-Tale Ending
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: Russian deputy premier slams bureaucrats' slow work in times of crisis
From Interfax; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: State Promises $120Bln In Orders
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-58, March 24, 2009.
:: Crisis not best time to break old rules - expert
From Interfax; JRL #2009-58, March 24, 2009.
:: Babushka Russia
By Nikolai Zlobin, featured in The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-57, March 23, 2009.
:: Pro-Kremlin youth activists protest against 'lavish' bonuses of Sberbank board
From Interfax; JRL #2009-57, March 23, 2009.
:: Russian economy robust enough to withstand world crisis - PM's spokesman
From Interfax; JRL #2009-57, March 23, 2009.
:: Putin Presents Revised Budget
By Anatoly Medetsky, Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-56, March 20, 2009.
:: Russian cabinet publishes text of 2009 anticrisis programme on websites
From Interfax; JRL #2009-56, March 20, 2009.
::An Intimidating Budget
Although Medvedev’s Speech Was Old News, Western Observers Are Still Concerned about Russia’s Increased Military Spending
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-55, March 19, 2009.
:: Russia might not emerge from crisis for at least three years - Kudrin
From Interfax; JRL #2009-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Putin Offers Miners a Crash Course on Crisis
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-51, March 13, 2009.
:: Balancing the interests of winners and losers
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-51, March 13, 2009.
:: Russia's anti-crisis package to hit 12% of GDP in 2009 - Putin
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2008-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Family Values Take Over Empty Billboards
By Jessica Bachman, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-50, March 12, 2009.
::Oligarchs Bite the Dust
The Oligarch’s Financial Problems May Be Less Serious than They Appear
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-45, March 12, 2009.
:: Russian mathematician 'calculated' crisis, prepared for it
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2008-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Budgets For Next 2 Years Face Ax
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-50, March 12, 2009.
:: Putin Fights Long Lines at Jobless Office
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: [Transcript] Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited members of staff and jobseekers at the Podolsk Employment Centre
Premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Members of the First Hundred in the High-Potential Management Personnel Reserve
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: The 2009 Financial Crisis, Russia and CIS: Part 3. On Real Estate, Quitting and Going Forward During a Crisis.
From Paul Backer; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: Putin favors moderate protectionism in favor of Russian companies
From Interfax; JRL #2009-44, March 4, 2009.
:: Putin: Ruble will not collapse
From Interfax; JRL #2009-44, March 4, 2009.
:: Shell Bemoans Uncertainty on Rights
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: ANALYSIS: Russian inflation forecasts improve, but differ wildly
From Interfax; JRL #2009-43, March 3, 2009.
:: Russia could emerge from recession at similar pace to U.S., Europe - Kudrin
From Interfax; JRL #2009-42, March 2, 2009.
:: Backer on Liakhov on Backer and Backer about Backer on Backer
From: Paul Backer; JRL #2009-43, March 3, 2009.
:: RE: 2009-#41-Johnson's Russia List - On Backer/ contracts
From Andrei Liakhov; JRL #2009-42, March 2, 2009.
:: The 2009 Financial Crisis, Russia and CIS: Part 2. Structural reasons driving the 2009 financial crisis and Cassandra 101.
From Paul Backer; JRL #2009-41, Feb. 27, 2009.
:: It’s who you know
By Nathan Toohey, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-41, Feb. 27, 2009.
:: The 2009 Financial Crisis, Russia and CIS, Part 1. Restarting the Conversation.
From Paul Backer; JRL #2009-40, Feb. 26, 2009.
:: Kudrin Says State Spending To Grow
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-40, Feb. 26, 2009.
:: McDonalds to invest $120 mln in 40 new restaurants in Russia
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-40, Feb. 26, 2009.
:: Russian presidential aide says plans based on crisis lasting three years
From Interfax; JRL #2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: Russian Economy Slows Down but Protest Activity Remains Feeble
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: Foreign investment in Russia down 14.2% in 2008 to $103.8 bln
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-38, Feb. 24, 2009.
:: Dvorkovich Revises Budget Deficit
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-30, Feb. 12, 2009.
:: Economic statistics, forecasts get gloomier
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-35, Feb. 19, 2009.
:: No More Welfare For Russia's Oligarchs
By Boris Nemtsov, featured by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-34, Feb. 18, 2009.
:: Battling for a piece of a smaller pie
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-31, Feb. 13, 2009.
:: Andrey Kortunov Speaks at Kennan Institute
Reported by W. George Krasnow; JRL #2009-26, Feb. 6, 2009.
:: Experts Are Divided On Ruble Trajectory
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-26, Feb. 6, 2009.
:: Oil Funds Will Cover Shortfalls for 3 Years
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-24, Feb. 4, 2009.
:: Chubais urges govt to use pessimistic assumptions for 2009 budget
From Interfax; JRL #2009-23, Feb. 3, 2009.
:: Thousands Rally Over Economy
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-22, Feb. 2, 2009.
:: Executive Summary: Russia's Drive for Global Economic Power: A Challenge for the Obama Administration
By Ariel Cohen and Lajos F. Szaszdi, from The Heritage Foundation; JRL #2009-22, Feb. 22, 2009.
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