... of citizens is decreasing. This is particularly felt by those whose income is pegged to the ruble while expenses are tied to foreign currencies. Business Companies dealing with imported goods will face rising costs. This may lead to price increases for ... ... Means for Investors and Businesses Asset Diversification It is recommended to hold savings in various currencies and consider investments in precious metals. Revising Financial Strategies Businesses should minimize dependence on imports and assess currency ...

... rubles at a valuation of around 2.4 billion rubles and announced plans for an IPO in the coming years. In 2025, foreign investors were again officially allowed to participate in transactions with Russian tech companies, opening the door for an influx of foreign capital (primarily from friendly countries). Although the absolute volumes of venture investments in the region remain modest, they are steadily increasing. According to the Russian Venture Company, approximately $80 million was invested in Russian tech startups in H1 2025, which is about 70% more than in the previous year (albeit still ...

... dollars. In Southeast Asia and India, new unicorns are emerging, while Africa and Latin America are also attracting significant investments. Such geographical expansion of venture capital heightens competition for promising startups worldwide. Russia and ... ... Group, valued at $1 billion, has been established in Kazakhstan to support AI startups in Central Asia. In July 2025, rules for foreign investors in Russia were relaxed: they are now allowed to buy stakes in domestic companies and freely withdraw capital....

... savings in hard currencies. On the other hand, support for the national currency continues to come from still high oil prices, foreign currency sales by the Ministry of Finance (including yuan from reserves under the budget rule), as well as a high key ... ... activity and consumer demand, while on the other hand, they contribute to an influx of funds into deposit instruments, making investments in companies with stable profits more attractive due to limited alternatives. Analysts provide moderately positive ...

... companies that could diversify the issuer base. As long as the costs and risks of issuance remain high, many companies prefer to seek capital off-market or delay IPOs. Regulatory Barriers. Political and sanction pressures have complicated the return of foreign investments to the Russian market. While attracting foreign capital is not the focus of plans, the lack of international financing creates a greater burden on domestic resources. Moreover, investors pay attention to the stability of regulations: any sudden ...