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The expansion into retail reflects the transition of state-controlled Sberbank, Russia's largest bank from financial institution into a digital 'ecosystem' rebranded as Sber. Its…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261102
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This turnout was a far milder contraction than the many assessments made at the outset of the invasion of Ukraine of its likely impact on the Russian economy. It prompted a public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278591
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Recovery in the corporate sector is unevenly divided between large and smaller companies. More robust global demand and rising commodity prices boosted the profitability of large…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266647
ISSN: 2633-304X
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However, it is only in the last few years that Moscow has pushed to diversify its technological base to protect Russian security against foreign cyber threats and to promote…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264024
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government is attaching high hopes to its digitalisation strategy to stimulate economic growth, increase government efficiency and improve people's quality of life. Despite…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225526
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Millions of Russians (close to 10% of the population) still live in depressed 'monotowns' – single-factory (or single-industry) towns built in the Soviet era. Many monotowns are…
Tbilisi has authorised flights by two smaller Russian airlines, exacerbating fears of the potential for sanctions evasion. That follows the easing of Russia’s visa regime for…