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The war in Ukraine has driven large movements of people and capital into Armenia's small economy, fuelling double-digit GDP growth in 2022. Trade with Russia has boomed as supply…
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
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Judging from Putin's remarks, no dramatic reforms are envisaged for the early part of his term. His promises of higher wages and better living standards rest on hopes of economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230143
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RUSSIA: State instinct to curb web access may not work
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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RUSSIA: Moves to curb web may be counter-productive
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES242483
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Putin followed his May 7 inauguration with a decree setting out economic and social objectives for his final term ending in 2024. The plan presupposes substantial expenditure to…
The IT sector has been an unmitigated success in recent years and formerly coexisted with the government, but internet shutdowns raised operational risks, and the industry's…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256766
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After a temporary surge in demand for food in March, monthly retail turnover fell sharply, driven primarily by low sales of durable goods in April-May. Smaller retailers were hit…
The hacking of emails of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Hillary Clinton’s campaign chair has touched off national discussion in the United States on Russia’s…