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Russian household consumption is recovering slowly

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RUSSIA

This was the first acceleration after twelve consecutive declines and was driven by an 11% rise in the prices of services. The war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s consumers to…

War and sanctions will hit Russian consumer spending

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RUSSIA

The cost will increase pressure on households already experiencing declining real incomes and worrying about the military mobilisation which the government says has taken 300,000…

Russian consumers will economise in downturn

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RUSSIA

Russian consumer trends.

Russia adjusts foreign trade to ensure food supply

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RUSSIA

At the retail end, government agencies are trying to ensure supply, regulate prices and curb panic-buying. At national level, food imports are being facilitated and grain exports…

Russia introduces barcodes to enforce food standards

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RUSSIA

Organisers say the vast majority of dairy processing firms have registered for a scheme intended to reassure consumers that what they are buying is genuine.

Online sales give rare hope to hard-hit Russian retail

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RUSSIA

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…

Russian farming thrives despite COVID-19 and drought

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RUSSIA

Retail supply chains have proved more robust than expected. Climate change is not central to thinking on agriculture yet but drought, flooding or both are becoming regular…

Armenia's investment climate will remain harsh

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ARMENIA

The difficulties of doing business in Armenia.