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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.
Russians increasingly pessimistic about crisis but will not protest- poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
REVIEW: Expanding the corridor, stopping the "nonsense" 
From Interfax; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
How Did Russia Rebuild Itself? Sorry, But You're Wrong.
By Stephen Kotkin, from the History News Network; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
Moscow police head does not rule out protests because of crisis
From Interfax; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
Russians fear economic crisis more than democratic freedom restrictions - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
Hopes for quick improvement vanishing amid economic slowdown - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-15, Jan. 23, 2009.
Rethinking the Future: Interview with Clifford Gaddy [re: Russia, economy]
From Washington Profile; JRL #2009-15, Jan. 23, 2009.
A Financial Reality Check: Combating the Current Economic Crisis, the Government Seems to Be Looking for an Easy Way Out That Doesn’t Exist
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-14, Jan. 22, 2009.
SURVEY: Ruble stabilization - the mechanics
From Interfax; JRL #2009-30, Feb. 12, 2009.
Coca-Cola to invest $1.2 bln in Russia over next 3-5 yrs
From Interfax; JRL #2009-29, Feb. 11, 2009.
Financial crisis wipes out two-thirds of richest Russians' wealth
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-29, Feb. 11, 2009.
Kremlin Think Tank Paints a Dark Picture
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-26, Feb. 10, 2009.
Russians increasingly pessimistic about crisis but will not protest- poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
REVIEW: Expanding the corridor, stopping the "nonsense" 
From Interfax; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
How Did Russia Rebuild Itself? Sorry, But You're Wrong.
By Stephen Kotkin, from the History News Network; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
Moscow police head does not rule out protests because of crisis
From Interfax; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
Russians fear economic crisis more than democratic freedom restrictions - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-17, Jan. 26, 2009.
Hopes for quick improvement vanishing amid economic slowdown - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-15, Jan. 23, 2009.
Rethinking the Future: Interview with Clifford Gaddy [re: Russia, economy]
From Washington Profile; JRL #2009-15, Jan. 23, 2009.
A Financial Reality Check: Combating the Current Economic Crisis, the Government Seems to Be Looking for an Easy Way Out That Doesn’t Exist
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-14, Jan. 22, 2009.
Analysts less certain Russian GDP will grow in 2009
From Interfax; JRL #2009-14, Jan. 22, 2009.
A Financial Reality Check: Combating the Current Economic Crisis, the Government Seems to Be Looking for an Easy Way Out That Doesn’t Exist
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-14, Jan. 22, 2009.
Analysts less certain Russian GDP will grow in 2009
From Interfax; JRL #2009-14, Jan. 22, 2009.
A Financial Reality Check: Combating the Current Economic Crisis, the Government Seems to Be Looking for an Easy Way Out That Doesn’t Exist
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-14, Jan. 22, 2009.
Gorbachev Says State Bailing Out the Rich
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-10, Jan. 21, 2009.
Ruble Collapse Brings Wages Back to Earth
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-11, Jan. 16, 2009.
Gorbachev Says State Bailing Out the Rich
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-10, Jan. 21, 2009.
Ruble Collapse Brings Wages Back to Earth
By Courtney Weaver, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-11, Jan. 16, 2009.
Russians question media coverage of economic crisis - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-10, Jan. 15, 2009.
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