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RenCap says ruble's decline no reason for anxiety

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:13:44 GMT

Safety, Cost Meet Head On in Arctic Oil Race

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Half a century ago, this town on the White Sea coast was a supply mecca for residents of the nearby metropolis Arkhangelsk, who regularly made the 35-kilometer trip just to buy sausage, which was usually available in the well-stocked stores of strategically important defense industry centers.

Russians Consuming Faster Than Earth Can Supply

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

If everyone lived like Russians, humanity would need 2 1/2 planet Earths to sustain consumption, though this profligacy is dwarfed by the American lifestyle - which would require no less than four planets to sustain on a humanity-wide scale, according to the World Wildlife Fund.

Citibank Sees Ongoing Challenges to Economic Stability Ahead

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Russia will confront a persistent protest movement and a steady decline in oil revenues over the coming years.

Ignatyev Tells Duma 2012 Sberbank Sale Still Possible

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The Central Bank has not ruled out selling a 7.6 percent stake of financial giant Sberbank this year.

Cigarettes to Cost 5 Times More by 2018

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Smoking in Russia will soon be more expensive, as analysts say current tax plans will cause the price of cigarettes to jump five times higher by 2018.

Traffic Worries FIFA

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

A FIFA delegation expressed concern about Moscow's congested traffic during a Wednesday visit to assess the city as a venue for the FIFA World Cup in 2018.

More Choices, Better Prices on Flights to Italy

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Transaero has launched sales for its long-awaited Italian routes with an aggressive undercutting of prices offered by rival Aeroflot.

Medvedev Plans 'Government With Room for Growth'

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

President Vladimir Putin is leaving his influence group in power at three agencies, while Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev chose new people for all other places in the government.

Lawyers Greet WTO Warmly

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Not everyone is happy that Russia will likely join the World Trade Organization this summer, and a referendum drive is under way to question the country's accession. Many Russia-based lawyers, however, welcome the nation's entry into the WTO.

USC Buys Vyborg Shipyard

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

IP Rights Get a Boost

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Emerging economies like Russia have long been the bane of industries dependent on intellectual property rights, such as the software industry. Sixty-five percent of software in Russia is stolen, Bloomberg reported last year. The country's accession to the WTO, however, has already resulted in important steps to more effectively enforce intellectual property rights, said Michael Malloy, head of the intellectual property and technology practice at DLA Piper in Russia.

Inflation Target Steady

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Legal Round Table: Developments in the Field

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

From sweeping new regulations in industries such as pharmaceuticals to the Civil Code revisions and migration amnesty law currently under discussion, Russia's legal environment is constantly changing. The Moscow Times posed four questions by e-mail to four Moscow-based lawyers specializing in different fields about new developments in their areas of practice.

Siluanov Backs Tax Break

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Syzran Plant Gets Loan

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

For the Record

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

AGC makes biggest-ever Middle East investment in Russia

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:52:43 GMT

WERMUTH COMMENT: Putin's challenge: falling oil prices

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:30:09 GMT

GOLDMAN SACHS COMMENT: Apple, China and the Growth Markets

Tue, 08 May 2012 01:00:36 GMT

Will Putin 2.0 mean a return to the prosperity of the 2000s?

Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:41 GMT