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Russia’s official economic forecast: degradation PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy, written by Alexandra Prokopenko and Alexander Kolyandr and brought to you by The Bell. Russia’s economic authorities this week have finally started saying what has been obvious for many months — the economy is facing its toughest time since the
The price of Ukraine’s retaliatory drone strikes PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy, written by Alexandra Prokopenko and Alexander Kolyandr and brought to you by The Bell. Ahead of a Victory Day parade that has been slimmed down under the threat of Ukrainian drones, we look at the economic costs of Kyiv’s
Russia on Fire as Victory Day Approaches PRO Members Public
Hello! This week we analyze the spate of successful Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia — and how it is leaving a dark cloud over Moscow’s plans for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, one of the most important days of the year for Vladimir Putin. Little to celebrate on Victory
Russia’s oligarchs: more money, more problems PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy, written by Alexander Kolyandr and Alexandra Prokopenko and brought to you by The Bell. This week we analyze how Russia’s billionaires got richer during the war, but why they find themselves more vulnerable to the whims of the state
Putin weighs into internet restrictions debate PRO Members Public
Hello! This week we unpack the biggest issue in Russian politics right now — the power struggle over the future of online restrictions amid bubbling elite and public discontent. Kremlin on PR manoeuvres as internet backlash bites The imposition of restrictions on the internet has triggered so much discontent among Russia’
War losses drive Russia’s record low unemployment PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy, written by Alexander Kolyandr and Alexandra Prokopenko and brought to you by The Bell. This week we detail our research showing how Russia’s celebrated low unemployment rate is a direct consequence of the huge numbers of men being killed
Russia’s most glamorous dissident PRO Members Public
Hello! Russia has been awash over the last week since a model and influencer issued an appeal to Vladimir Putin, becoming the surprise face of creeping anger with how the country is being run. Blogger urges Putin to like, share and subscribe Influencer and model Viktoria Bonya has unexpectedly emerged
Putin wants to boost Russia’s flagging economy. But how? PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy, written by Alexander Kolyandr and Alexandra Prokopenko and brought to you by The Bell. After President Putin ordered officials to get the Russian economy moving again, we ask how they can deliver and will it be enough to address the
Russia in the cold in the new Moon race PRO Members Public
Hello! After the success of NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby mission, The Bell looks at how the Soviet Union lost the Cold War space race, and why Moscow is barely even a player in the modern race to the moon. NASA’s moon success an embarrassing reminder of Russia’
What happens if Russia loses Orban? PRO Members Public
Hello! Welcome to your weekly guide to the Russian economy, written by Alexander Kolyandr and Alexandra Prokopenko and brought to you by The Bell. Ahead of this weekend’s crucial elections in Hungary, we look at what it would mean for Russia if Viktor Orban loses. Orban on the brink.
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