... can bypass sending currency to Russia entirely. They can transfer it to a third country, like a Chinese bank, and simultaneously find a company in Russia willing to exchange it. The Europeans will transfer ownership of their currency in the Chinese bank to the Russian company, which will then pay Gazprombank in rubles for the gas deliveries on behalf of the European buyer. In this way, these currency transactions will be completed without the currency entering Russia,” Yushkov explains. In a sense, this ...

... the early stage of market formation. Prospects for the Creation of a National Cryptocurrency Exchange The idea of launching a Russian cryptocurrency exchange has been discussed within business circles for several years. In 2024, following the legalization ... ... such an exchange would be operational in the second half of 2024. However, consensus between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia has not been reached, and the process has stalled. By mid-2025, Russia still lacks its own cryptocurrency trading ...

The recovery of the global economy, rising oil prices, and the accommodative monetary policies of most central banks are all working in favor of the Russian market. The Russian stock market is expected to reach record heights this year, driven by a recovery in commodity prices and persistently low interest rates globally, according to a survey of market experts by Reuters. The Russian market experienced ...

... reduce costs, which will be an important factor for the survival of companies in the current conditions. Opinion of Sergey Tereshkin, founder of Open Oil Market "The slowdown in GDP growth and the tightening of the monetary policy of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation certainly affect the business climate in Russia. As the founder of Open Oil Market, I see that for our company and the entire B2B trade industry, this time requires a more careful approach to finance and strategic planning. High interest ...

... consequences not only for automakers but also for the Russian economy as a whole. Let’s examine the factors influencing the market and what this means for the country's economy. Main Reasons for Market Decline Rising key interest rates. The Central Bank of Russia, in the context of inflation and economic instability, is raising the key interest rate, making loans more expensive for the population. As many Russians purchase vehicles on credit, the increased cost of borrowing leads to a decline in the number of transactions. Fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate. The depreciation of the ruble against foreign currencies increases the cost of imported components....