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1 – 10 of 18Fear of being called up has driven men to leave Russia by multiple routes. Kazakhstan and Georgia are popular destinations, reached overland. States that traditionally provided…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273758
ISSN: 2633-304X
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State telecoms regulator Roskomnadzor's attempt to block Telegram on behalf of the Federal Security Service (FSB) has largely failed, while the collateral damage done by shutting…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233693
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The explanation lies in a government scheme offering subsidised mortgages, which drew prospective buyers to move faster than they might otherwise have done. While housing demand…
The collapse in commodity prices, above all oil, plus the impact of an extended lockdown have depressed Russia's exports, investment and consumption. The economic prospects could…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253071
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Financing sources for Russian companies.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222472
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Facing a budget gap formerly filled by oil and gas, the Russian government is proposing new taxes for the mining, oil and tobacco industries. It is considering proposals to triple…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256449
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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
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The Kremlin is open to a range of viewpoints, and various plans are being drafted to avoid stagnation and reignite the growth rates of the 2000s.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221129
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Last year, these transfers hit a record level, as Moscow issued extra money to help regions cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, but this was still not enough to cover all their…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262168
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Bank rescues, failures and regulation in Russia.