Cash Bail Proposed for Economic Crimes
Defendants in serious offences could avoid pre-trial detention by posting substantial sums
Self-Employment Emerges as a Source of Instability
The number of self-employed people in Russia has already topped 16 million. They include employees who combine their main job with officially registered side work, as well as those who have left paid employment altogether to run their own business. The latter face the main risks…
Russians Feel Worse Off Despite Rising Real Incomes
Households are spending less than in previous years
Russia Keeps Writing Off Regional Debt to Federal Budget
Government to cancel RUB 114 billion in budget loans owed by 21 regions
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Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor to Shape Development across Russia’s Regions
Northern supply operator calls for overhaul of ageing sea and river fleet
Sponsored Students to be Tied to Employers
Government to introduce a state order for workforce training
State Can Step in to Support Debt-Laden Innovators
Debate grows over possible amendments to the Central Bank law
Russians Urged to Steer Clear of Crypto Illusions
A parallel financial system is emerging under Central Bank oversight
Migration Policy Comes Under Fire from All Sides
Officials balance business needs, public sentiment and security concerns
Konstantin Remchukov: Nabiullina’s Thesis Falters in Russia’s Mixed Economy
Replacing laid-off engineers with 300,000 couriers is no path to technological sovereignty
Government Moves to Speed Up Integrated Territorial Development
Developers urged to build infrastructure at scale from the outset
Economic Sovereignty Drive Fails to Stem Capital Outflows
Companies keep funnelling tens of billions of dollars out of Russia each year
Moscow Supercharges Its Electric Vehicle Drive
Moscow leads the roll-out of green transport infrastructure