Economics
Russia’s 2022 Deflation Risk
Nick Trickett takes issue with the Russian Central Bank’s focus on suppressing inflation. Deflation, he fears, is the next spectre to watch for — and there is no sign of a plan
Oil, COVID and prospects of economic growth in Russia
Vladislav Inozemtsev on the economic “cost of the epidemic” and impact of high energy prices on long-term development
Unintended consequences of decarbonisation
Vladislav Inozemtsev on what the new technological revolution may entail for Russia
Russia-Moldova gas disputes: Is an “energy divorce” possible?
Denis Cenusa unbundles what lies behind the unfolding energy crisis in Moldova
The Folly of Shoigu’s New Siberian Cities
Nick Trickett questions why the Russian government is thinking about building new Siberian cities, when there is still plenty of work to do in developing the existing ones
Rethinking the Effects of Climate Change on Russia
Nick Trickett on why Russia won’t benefit from climate change, but not for the reasons you might think
Russian astronautics: a fresh start
Pavel Luzin on how to make the space industry prosperous and keep up with the competition
The perfect trap
Vladislav Inozemtsev on the medium-term consequences of the current rise in oil prices
Checking the thermometers
Lyubov Glazunova on whether the battle against global warming can bring Russia and the West closer together
Is small business possible in big Russia?
Georgy Bovt on the prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises in Russia