... Conditions The first half of 2025 was marked by a rapid increase in global commodity markets, moderate strengthening of the ruble, and a revival of domestic consumer demand. Against this backdrop, the total wealth of Russia's wealthiest businessmen, ... ... educational programs, and "green" projects. This enhances social capital and reduces potential regulatory risks. 8. Forecast Until the End of 2025 Conservative Scenario: maintaining commodity price levels could add an additional $5-7 billion ...

... How to Protect Your Savings Amid High Interest Rates With the Central Bank of Russia raising its key interest rate to 21% and forecasts suggesting it could climb to 23% by December, high deposit rates have become attractive for many Russians. Deposits ... ... hyperinflation and the devaluation of savings in Sberbank accounts, effectively wiping out household wealth. 1998 Crisis: The ruble’s collapse and banking sector failures made it difficult for depositors to access their funds, causing significant financial ...

... economic landscape. Estimates suggest that the total transaction volume in Russia for the entirety of 2024 was less than 10 billion rubles (approximately $120 million)—a drop in the ocean by global standards. Nevertheless, the local ecosystem continues to ... ... both foreign funds, resuming activity, and local investors seeking the "new Yandex" take notice of them. Trends and Forecasts: Cautious Optimism By mid-2025, the venture market is demonstrating a robust recovery following the downturn of previous ...