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Nabiullina: Inflation Biggest Setback Of 2007
From Interfax; JRL #2007-264, Dec. 28, 2007.
Russia may become world's fifth largest economy by 2020 - minister
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-262, Dec. 24, 2007.
New Book: Russia Moves Into the Global Economy
From John M. Letiche; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
Privatization Plan For 2006 Not Implemented In Full - Audit Chamber
From Interfax; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
WILL KREMLIN USE 1990s PRIVATIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN ITS GRIP ON BUSINESS?
From The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-256, Dec. 14, 2007.
New book on Russian banking and microfinance
From Gail Buyske; JRL #2007-240, Nov. 20, 2007.
Russian Economy Has No Serious Medium-term Risks - Gaidar
  From Interfax; JRL #2007-240, Nov. 20, 2007.
Yavlinsky Exposes Weakness Of Russian Economy
From Interfax; JRL #2007-240, Nov. 20, 2007.
Annual direct foreign investment in Russia will reach $50Bln in 3 years
From Interfax; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
World Bank Urges Action on Inflation
By Tai Adelaja, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-240, Nov. 20, 2007.
Investors Cash in on Infrastructure Boom
By Catrina Stewart, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
Inflationary Pressure: Keeping a Lid on Rising Prices
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
World Bank says Russia's inflation could hit 11% in 2007
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
Foreign direct investment in Russia could reach $50 bln in 2007
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-235, Nov. 13, 2007.
Ivanov Admits Significance Of Problem Of Administrative Red Tape
From Interfax; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
[Burns] Keynote Speech "Russia's Economy and Prospects for U.S.-Russian Economic Relations"
Ambassador William J. Burns, State Department transcript; JRL #2007-222, Oct. 25, 2007.
Russia forced to temporarily restrict foreign investment - presidential aide
From Interfax; JRL #2007-222, Oct. 25, 2007.
Food Industry Agrees on Price Freeze
By Max Delany, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-222, Oct. 25, 2007.
Russia: A Bread-And-Butter Issue
By Lyubov Chizhova, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-215, Oct. 18, 2007.
  Growing Gap Between Rich, Poor In Russia Does Not Promote Democracy - Judge
From Interfax; JRL #2007-215, Oct. 15, 2007.
More Than Half Russians Cannot Afford Basic Daily Food Products - Survey
From Interfax; JRL #2007-214, Oct. 12, 2007.
Political Reasons Behind Price Hike - Yavlinsky
From Interfax; JRL #2007-214, Oct. 12, 2007.
After Putin's Speech, Foreign Executives Wait
By Max Delany and Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-213, Oct. 11, 2007.
Russian Markets Continue to Soar Despite Political Shakeup
By Ben Aris, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-21, Oct. 11, 2007.
A Mystery Executive With a Familiar Past
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-21, Oct. 11, 2007.
Next Round of IPOs Facing a Tough Ride
By Catrina Stewart, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-211, Oct. 9, 2007.
Gref sole candidate for Sberbank CEO - source
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-211, Oct. 9, 2007.
Foreign investment in Russia totals $50 bln so far this year
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-211, Oct. 9, 2007.
U.S. Mortgage Crisis Having Little Effect On Russia - Zhukov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-211, Oct. 9, 2007.
Kremlin Aide Warns of State Control
By Anatoly Medetsky and Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-204, Oct. 4, 2007.
No Risk Of Banking Crisis In Russia - Presidential Expert
From Interfax; JRL #2007-210, Oct. 8, 2007.
Russian presidential aide bemoans 'fashion' for state corporations
From Interfax; JRL #2007-208, Oct. 4, 2007.
Russia's tax service to establish inspections of top businessmen
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-Special Edition, Sept. 24, 2007.
For Want of Proper Governance: Russia's Economic Future Depends on Decisions Made Now
By Felix Goryunov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-Special Edition, Sept. 24, 2007.
Business Reluctant To Voice Concerns
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-200, Sept. 20, 2007.
Course to liberalize economy remains unchanged - Putin
From Interfax; JRL #2007-199, Sept. 19, 2007.
Some 200 Russian Cos. Worth Over $500 Mln Could Hold IPOs - Deutsche Bank
From Interfax; JRL #2007-199, Sept. 19, 2007.
Crunch Threatens Banking Growth
By Catrina Stewart, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-194, Sept. 12, 2007.
90% Of Foreign Investors Ready To Expand Businesses In Russia - Ernst & Young
From Interfax; JRL #2007-194, Sept. 12, 2007.
New Book: How Capitalism Was Built
From Anders Åslund; JRL #2007-189, Sept. 5, 2007.
Growing Pains: Still a Long Way to Go After 15 Years of Market-Driven Economic Growth
By Felix Goryunov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-182, Aug. 27, 2007.
Privatization Fears at Gorky Park
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2007-181, Aug. 24, 2007.
Putin's Legacy
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan S. Burger, Vlad Ivanenko, Andrei Lebedev, Edward Lozansky, Anthony T. Salvia, Andrei Seregin, Andrei Zagorski; JRL 2007-181, Aug. 24, 2007.
Election Officials Share Fraud Stories
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-180, Aug. 23, 2007.
Putin's 8 Years a Hit with Business
By Alexander Osipovich , from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-176, Aug. 17, 2007.
New Bill Bars Foreigners from Strategic Sectors
By Natalya Alyakrinskaya, from The Moscow News; JRL 2007-176, Aug. 17, 2007.
Gazprom could become world's richest company-Medvedev
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-171, Aug. 9, 2007.
Inaction Derails Country's IT Boom
By Tai Adelaja, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-170, Aug. 8, 2007.
Interesting item re housing prices
[Moscow apartments said to be
out of reach]

From Murray Feshbach; JRL #2007-168, Aug. 6, 2007.
Price Rise, Poverty Russian Citizens' Main Concerns - Poll
From Interfax; JRL #2007-168, Aug. 6, 2007.
Re: 2007-#165-32 (Petro replies to Ian Hague)
From Nicolai Petro; JRL #2007-166, Aug. 1, 2007.
Re: 2007-#164-Johnson's Russia List/Petro
  From Ian Hague; JRL #2007-165, July 31, 2007.
Russian Equities: Riders in the Storm
Comment by Alfa Bank Research, Russia Profile; JRL #2007-166, Aug. 1, 2007.
Brace for a Fall!
By Yevgeny Tyapkin, from Moscow News; JRL #2007-163, July 27, 2007.
Russia: Bread Prices -- And Worries -- On The Rise
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-157, July 18, 2007.
Russian consumer rights watchdog assails foreign banks
By Anatoly Gorev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-156, July 17, 2007.
Echoes of Yukos Surround PwC Case
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscows Times; JRL #2007-151, July 10, 2007.
Google Unveils Its Maps of Russia
By Tai Adelaja, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-149, July 6, 2007.
Tax Authorities Favor More Sources Of Data On Citizens' Income
From Interfax; JRL #2007-149, July 6, 2007.
Experts promise Russia an economic miracle
By
Oleg Mityayev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-149, July 6, 2007.
Illegal Drinks Constitute Almost 50% Of Russian Alcohol Market - Audit Chamber
From Interfax; JRL #2007-140, June 25, 2007.
Western Bosses Seen Uneasy About Russia
By Tai Adelaja, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-139, June 22, 2007.
Putin's aide says economic progress cannot be separated from culture
  From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-139, June 22, 2007.
Moscow Dearest
By Dietwald Claus, from The Moscow News; JRL #2007-139, June 22, 2007.
Investment In Russia To Soar After 2008 Elections - Shuvalov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-139, June 22, 2007.
Russia's economic bandwagon rolls on despite major problems
By Ian Pryde, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-139, June 22, 2007.
Russia placed third globally after 2006 IPO results -Ernst&Young
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-138, June 21, 2007.
Potanin Takes a Swipe at Government
By Simon Shuster, from Moscow Times; JRL #2007-138, June 21, 2007.
U.S. looks to more Russian investment in its economy
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-130, June 18, 2007.
     Moscow Ranks Last In Business Survey
By Tai Adelaja, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-135, June 15, 2007.
     Foreign investors' trust in Russia remains unshattered
By
Oleg Mityayev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-135, June 15, 2007.
     Hermitage Comes Under Fire in Tax Probe
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-133, June 13, 2007.
     Hermitage Comes Under Fire in Tax Probe
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-133, June 13, 2007.
     A good week for Putin? The G8 summit and the St. Petersburg Economic Forum
By
Ian Pryde, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-135, June 15, 2007.
     RE: JRL#132-Experts: The Risks--And Rewards--Of Investing in Russia
From Andrei Liakhov; JRL 2007-133, June 13, 2007.
     Russian Equity is No Longer Just an Oil Play
By Roland Nash, from Russia Profile; JRL 2007-134, June 14, 2007.
     Putin's aide says radical change in economic development policy needed
From Interfax; JRL 2007-129, June 7, 2007.
Russia: Consumers Clamor To Buy Luxury Goods
By Chloe Arnold, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2007-127, June 5, 2007.
The IMF gives Russian economy a clean bill of health
By
Mikhail Khmelev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-125, June 3, 2007.
Foreign Investment In Russia Soars 180% In Q1 - Rosstat
From Interfax; JRL 2007-117, May 23 2007.
Russian Investment Abroad Up 16.6% In Q1 - Rosstat
From Interfax; JRL 2007-117, May 23 2007.
Interview with Economy Minister German Gref (Part 3)
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-102, May 3, 2007.
Interview with Economy Minister German Gref (Part 2)
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-101, May 2, 2007.
Interview with Economy Minister German Gref (Part 1)
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-100, May 1, 2007.
WTO Terms Slowing Development Of Russian Agriculture - Gordeyev
From Interfax; JRL 2007-100, May 1, 2007.
Russia: Teeming Moscow Looks Underground For Space
By Chloe Arnold, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2007-100, May 1, 2007.
Russian economy has little hope of becoming competitive
By
Mikhail Khmelev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-100, May 1, 2007.
Putin calls for more investment in economy, institution building
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-96, April 26, 2007.
Markets Mentor Puts His Faith in Transparency
By Simon Shuster, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-95, April 23, 2007.
Net capital inflow to Russia could reach $35 bln in 2007 - Ulyukayev
From Interfax; JRL 2007-95, April 23, 2007.
Most Russians Prefer Market-socialism Mix, Reject Revolutions - Poll
From Interfax; JRL 2007-93, April 20, 2007.
Ben Aris lecture April 17: Getting Russian, Eurasian and Central European Markets Right
From Ariel Cohen; JRL 2007-87, April 13, 2007.
Gridlock Is Costing Moscow Dearly
By Tai Adelaja, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-86, April 12, 2007.
Book Announcement [The Anatomy of Russian Capitalism]
From Stanislav Menchikov; JRL 2007-78, April 3, 2007.
  Weak Property Rights Hold Back Russian IT
By Tai Adelaja, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-76, April 2, 2007.
  Going Where the Wind Blows
Despite the Correction, Russian Stocks Not a Bad Investment

By Vlad Ivanenko from Russia Profile; JRL 2007-66, March 19, 2007.
response to Reuters piece JRL#64/ Jim Rogers [“Top investor warns of Russia stock bubble”]
From Eric Kraus; JRL 2007-65, March 18, 2007.
  Russian Cos Will Hold IPOs For $30 Bln In 2007 - Alfa Bank Forecast
From Interfax; JRL 2007-55, March 7, 2007.
  Stock Market Sheds 10% in 3 Days
By Simon Shuster, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-51, March 2, 2007.
  Is Russia ready for a new economic development model?
By
Anatoly Gorev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-51, March 2, 2007.
  [Aeroflot:] A Brand Built on Soviet Baggage and a Smile
By Max Delany, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-50, March 1, 2007.
  Level Of Trust In Russian Companies Extremely Low Abroad - Report
From Interfax; JRL 2007-49, Feb. 28, 2007.
  Russian Stock Market in Danger After China Tumbledown
From MosNews.com; JRL 2007-41, Feb. 19, 2007.
  Foreign investment in Russia $143 bln in 2006, up 28%, y-o-y
By Anatoly Gorev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-41, Feb. 19, 2007.
  Is Russia headed for a banking crisis?
By Anatoly Gorev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-41, Feb. 19, 2007.
[Putin Remarks] Beginning of the Meeting on Economic Issues
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL 2007-39, Feb. 14, 2007.
  Putin Says Business Must Diversify
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-29, Feb. 6, 2007.
[Putin] Opening Address at the Meeting with Representatives from the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL 2007-30, Feb. 7, 2007.
Russian companies discriminated against in the West - FM Lavrov
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-30, Feb. 7, 2007.
  Russia lacks public optimism for an economic leap
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-29, Feb. 6, 2007.
Russia's Living Standard Up, Driven by High Oil Revenues
By Barry Wood, from Voice of America; JRL 2007-29, Feb. 6, 2007.
  Putin Plans Meeting With Oligarchs
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-24, Feb. 1, 2007.
  One Should Work At Image Of Russian Business Abroad - Potanin
From Interfax; JRL 2007-28, Feb. 5, 2007.
Potanin For State Support Of Russian Business
From Interfax; JRL 2007-28, Feb. 5, 2007.
Bill on foreign access to Russian strategic cos. sent to depts.
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-27, Feb. 4, 2007.
New rules for foreign investors
By
Alexander Yurov, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-27, Feb. 4, 2007.
  Cabinet Backs Investor Limits
By Anna Smolchenko and Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-24, Feb. 1, 2007.
Medvedev: State Share In Russia's Economy Not Excessive
From Interfax; JRL 2007-24, Jan. 29, 2007.
  PUTIN IS LOST BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, BUT MEDVEDEV SHINES IN DAVOS
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2007-21, Jan. 29, 2007.
Russia's Good Side Talked Up at Davos
By Andrew McChesney, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-21, Jan. 29, 2007.
Medvedev Hails Work Of Russian Delegation At Davos Forum
From Interfax; JRL 2007-21, Jan. 29, 2007.
  Kremlin Makes Davos a Priority This Year
By Andrew McChesney, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-18, Jan. 25, 2007.
  Growing state control of the Russian economy: a blessing or a curse?
By Nina Kulikova, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-4, Jan. 5, 2006.
  THE RUSSIAN MIDDLE CLASS
From Jon Hellevig; JRL 2006-277, Dec. 7, 2006.
World Bank Stresses Need for Investment
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-276, Dec. 6, 2006.
    

Russian IPOs grow larger
By
Nina Kulikova, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-274, Dec. 5, 2006.

  United States, Russia Sign Bilateral WTO Market Access Agreement: Negotiations on WTO Membership: Now Move to the Multilateral Phase
From the Office of the United States Trade Representative; JRL 2006-261, Nov. 21, 2006.
U.S., Russia Sign 800-Page WTO Deal
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-261, Nov. 20, 2006.
Results of Bilateral Negotiations on Russia's Accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Action on Critical IPR Issues [Intellectual Property Rights]
From the Office of the United States Trade Representative; JRL 2006-261, Nov. 20, 2006.
USDA To U.S. Food Exporters: Take Another Look at Russia
From the U.S. Department of Commerce BISNIS Bulletin; JRL 2006-260, Nov. 19, 2006.
  Update: Russia completes all bilateral WTO talks - top negotiator
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-259, Nov. 17, 2006.
  Two steps to Russia-US agreement on Russia's WTO accession
By Oleg Mityayev, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-257, Nov. 15, 2006.
Trying to Take the Politics Out of Trade
Moscow Times editorial; JRL 2006-256, Nov. 14, 2006.
  Net capital inflow in Russia in Jan.-Sept. at $27 billion - CBR
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-244, Oct. 31, 2006.
  The Internationalization of Russian Business
Kennan Institute event summary; JRL 2006-237, Oct. 24, 2006.
  The Stereotypical Champion
What Rosneft Says About Russia’s Economic Strategy

By Ivor Crotty, from Russia Profile; JRL 2006-221, Oct. 2, 2006.
Zhukov forecasts investment boom in Russia in next 10 years
From Interfax; JRL 2006-218, Sept. 29, 2006.
Russian economy well protected against external shocks - Gref
From Interfax; JRL 2006-218, Sept. 29, 2006.
Power and Ambition on Deripaska's Watch
By Yuriy Humber, from The Moscow Times Editorial; JRL 2006-216, Sept. 27, 2006.
  Fradkov's Point Is Short on Development
Moscow Times Editorial; JRL 2006-207, Sept. 13, 2006.
Championing National Industry: The State Can Play a Meaningful Role in Developing the Economy
Igor Dines commentary from Russia Profile; JRL 2006-200, Sept. 13, 2006.
     Russia may not join WTO by end of 2007 - Gref
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-207, Sept. 13, 2006.
  WTO Stalemate Said to Undermine Putin
By Lynn Berry, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-203, Sept. 8, 2006.
Reforms Slowed in 2006, Survey Shows
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-200, Sept. 5, 2006.
     About daydreaming
From Fred Andresen; JRL 2006-200, Sept. 5, 2006.
  In Emerging Markets, Russia Now a 'Haven'
By William Mauldin, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-195, Aug. 28, 2006.
Cost of Living Keeps Getting More Costly
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-192, Aug. 24, 2006.
  Foreign investment in Russia soars 42% to $23.4 bln in H1 - Rosstat
From Interfax; JRL 2006-184, Aug. 8, 2006.
  New Book: Legislative Politics and Economic Power in Russia
From Stephanie O'Cain; JRL 2006-179, Aug. 8, 2006.
Russian Equities A Volatile Hedge?
From James Beadle; JRL 2006-179, Aug. 8, 2006.
Direct foreign investment in Russia triples y-o-y in 1H06
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-179, Aug. 8, 2006.
Russia economics ministry revises upward GDP forecast to 6.6%
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-178, Aug. 7, 2006.
Not For the Risk-Averse
Volatility Still Dominates the Russian Stock Market

By Pavel Erochkine, from Russia Profile; JRL 2006-178, Aug. 7, 2006.
Doomed to Fly Old Planes: Russian airlines have to use second-hand Western planes because they cannot afford new domestically-made ones, which are as expensive as new Western models
By Andrei Zlobin, from The Moscow News; JRL 2006-177, Aug. 6, 2006.
  Russia to complete U.S. WTO talks by end of October - Gref
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-151, July 5, 2006.
WTO Agreement Expected in Weeks
By Valeria Korchagina and Stephen Boykewich, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-145, June 26, 2006.
  Russian minister Gref highlights poverty as major social woe
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-137, June 14, 2006.
  Russian minister Gref highlights poverty as major social woe
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-137, June 14, 2006.
  Putin Touts Russia as World Leader
By Stephen Boykewich and Yuriy Humber, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-137, June 14, 2006.
Small business needs more state support - Kudrin, Gref
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-137, June 14, 2006.
Medvedev Tells Economic Forum of Plans to Achieve Leading Position
From Interfax; JRL 2006-137, June 14, 2006.
Russia's Putin names 4 main problems for economy
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-136, June 13, 2006.
  Russia: Presidential Aide Says Economy Should be Knowledge-Based
From Interfax; JRL 2006-128, June 2, 2006.
President Targets Growing Inflation
By William Mauldin, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-126, May 31, 2006.
Re: JRL 124-14 Helmer "Mordashov pays $2.7 bn to exit"
From Vlad Ivanenko; JRL 2006-124, May 30, 2006.
Direct foreign investments in Russia double in Q1 - Gref
From Interfax; JRL 2006-125, May 30, 2006.
  6 in 10 Owners Say IP Protection in Russia Improved: Proposed Part Four of Civil Code Widely Feared: Counterfeits, Hijacking, Corruption & Lax Enforcement Top IP Owners' Concerns
  From: Dominique Winther, Coalition for Intellectual Property Rights press release; JRL 2006-122, May 25, 2006.
Kudrin says Russia has zero capital outflow
From Interfax; JRL 2006-122, May 25, 2006.
Deputy PM blasts ban on officials using foreign currency terms
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-122, May 25, 2006.
Russia Stock Market Problems Not Fundamental - Official
From Interfax JRL 2006-120, May 23, 2006.
Stock Market Loses 9% of Value
By Yuriy Humber, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-120, May 23, 2006.
Six issues open at WTO talks with U.S. - minister
From Russian Information Agency Novost; JRL 2006-120, May 23, 2006.
Weaker dollar not a problem for Russia - Gref
From Interfax; JRL 2006-120, May 23, 2006.
Economics minister attacks "karaoke" capitalism in Russia
From Russian Information Agency Novost; JRL 2006-120, May 23, 2006.
Ruble needs time to be really convertible - economics minister
From Russian Information Agency Novost; JRL 2006-120, May 23, 2006.
Expert Comments on Rosoboronexport Article in Wall Street Journal
From Interfax; JRL 2006-119, May 22, 2006.
 

There is more to Russian economy than oil and gas
By Alexander Yurov, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-105, May 5, 2006.

     RUSSIAN ENERGY PROFITS AID RUSSIAN MILITARY, BUT NOT MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
By Stephen Blank, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2006-104, May 4, 2006.
     Kudrin Says Russia Should Join WTO, But Only On Acceptable Terms
From Interfax; JRL 2006-104, May 4, 2006.
     Russia must restrict foreign capital in banks - banking official
From Russian Information Agency Novsoti; JRL 2006-83, April 7, 2006.
 

KREMLIN CASTS LONG SHADOW OVER RUSSIAN BUSINESS
By Pavel Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2006-79, April 3, 2006.

 

The February run on basic commodities ­ update and conclusions
From Vlad Ivanenko; JRL 2006-74, March 28, 2006.

Discussing education problems would be a good start
By Yury Filippov, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-68, March 20, 2006.
 

Foreign Pay Pitfalls Loom Large at Tax Time
By Kathrina Szymborski, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-65, March 15, 2006.

Russian workers threatening to close down Ford factory
From Pravda.Ru; JRL 2006-65, March 15, 2006.
Russia's Challenges as Chair of the G-8
From Anders Åslund; JRL 2006-64, March 14, 2006.
Ministries Agree on Bill To Limit Foreign Investment in Russian Economy
From Interfax; JRL 2006-64, March 14, 2006.
 

National Protests Over Housing Fees
By Valeria Korchagina, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-56, March 6, 2006.

Aviation crisis a national security threat -- Russian minister
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-56, March 6, 2006.
     Political Will Is Essential to Ending Poverty: While fewer and fewer Russians are living below the poverty line, life is becoming harder for the have-nots
By Andrei Zlobin, from Moscow News; JRL 2006-54, March 3, 2006.
 

Bank Crisis Possible In Russia In 2009 Says RSPP Boss
From Interfax; JRL 2006-54, March 3, 2006.

     Gref Warns of Market Bubble
By Yuriy Humber, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-54, March 3, 2006.
     Russia's foreign IPOs likely to stay high after 2006 - agency
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-54, March 3, 2006.
     [Putin] Interview for Russian and Foreign Channels on the Priorities for Russia’s Presidency of the G8
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL 2006-53, March 2, 2006.
     Foreign companies to face new economic restrictions
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-53, March 2, 2006.
     Foreign Investors Seek More Clarity
By Valeria Korchagina, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-53, March 2, 2006.
     US Ambassador Confident Russia's WTO Talks Will Finish in 2006
From Interfax; JRL 2006-53, March 2, 2006.
     The Upcoming G8 Summit in St. Petersburg: Challenges, Opportunities, and Responsibility
By President Vladimir V. Putin, from Russsian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-52, March 1, 2006.
 

The Return of the Reformer?
Putin's final years could mark a return to pro-active market policies

From James Beadle; JRL 2006-47, Feb. 23, 2006.

Editorial on Ian Bremmer's Russia Analysis
From Andrea Crandall; JRL 2006-42, Feb. 14, 2006.

Of Roads and Fools
From Stanislav Menchikov; JRL 2006-29, Jan. 31, 2006.

[Putin] Opening Address at the Meeting with G8 Finance Ministers
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL 2006-40, Feb. 12, 2006.
Wrap: G8 finance ministers focus on poverty, energy in Moscow
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-40, Feb. 12, 2006.
Economics minister concerned over hostile takeovers in Russia
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-39, Feb. 10, 2006.
New book: COMPASSIONATE ECONOMY
From Stanislav Menchikov; JRL 2006-29, Jan. 31, 2006.

www.russiaretail.com
From Katarzyna Bernacka; JRL 2006-10, Jan. 10, 2006.

G8 Membership important for Russia - poll
From Interfax; JRL #9327, Dec. 26, 2005.

Christmas Wishes For The New Russia
From James Beadle; JRL #9326, Dec. 23, 2005.

IMF Urges Russia to Raise Investment
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #9322, Dec. 19, 2005.
Job Quality Has Fallen: World Bank
By Anastasiya Lebedev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #9318, Dec. 15, 2005.

No Longer Marketing for the Masses:
Consumers are Changing Along with the Ways Advertisers Reach Them

Maria Volkenstein interview by Paul Abelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL #9314, Dec. 7, 2005.

    

Should nationalized property be restituted to former owners in Russia?
By
Vladimir Simonov, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #9314, Dec. 7, 2005.

Most Russians Don't Care About The Rich - Poll
From Interfax; JRL #9298, Nov. 18, 2005.

State Duma Deputy Supports Govt. Control Of Strategic Companies
From Interfax; JRL #9298, Nov. 18, 2005.

  Poverty in Russia
From John Varoli; JRL #9296, Nov. 16, 2005.
     IMF Disappointed by Stalled Reforms
By Natalya Alyakrinskaya, from Moscow News; JRL #9291, Nov. 10, 2005.
     Fledgling Deposit Insurance Plan Takes Off
By Larisa Naumenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #9285, Nov. 2, 2005.
     World Bank predicts investment boom in Russia
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #9283, Nov. 1, 2005.

Russian Investment Review, and
"
Entrepreneurs: Small and midsize business in Russia, why institutional investors should care and what to look for"

From Sharon Tennison, including article by Jamison R. Firestone; JRL #9280, Oct. 27, 2005.

S&P: Russia's Banks Shrouded in Secrecy
By Maria Levitov, from The Moscow Times; JRL #9280, Oct. 27, 2005.
The Russian Market: Lucrative But Risky
Foreigners want to earn money in Russia, but fear our tax regulation

By Dmitry Dokuchayev, from Moscow News; JRL #9279, Oct. 26, 2005.
The most accurate Russian economic indicator - Vladimir Putin's mood.
From Ilya Merenzon; JRL #9275, Oct. 22, 2005.
    

Will the State Take Over the Alcohol Market?
Will Russian alcoholic beverages become the most expensive i