... activity. Most of the funds were invested in the IT sector, including artificial intelligence and import substitution projects. Analysis: Despite relatively modest absolute figures, the 70% growth reflects a turning trend after a prolonged downturn. The Russian venture market is beginning to revive, largely owing to transactions involving local investors and state development funds. The increasing focus on priority technologies and the easing of some restrictions (for instance, allowing non-residents to participate in deals) are gradually restoring confidence in the market. However, financing volumes remain limited ...

... Business Prospects According to data from Kokoc Group, around 350 foreign companies may return to Russia by 2025. This will create new job opportunities, increase tax revenues, and provide consumers with greater diversity in goods and services. However, Russian businesses will need to adapt to increasing competition. For domestic entrepreneurs, this means the necessity to: Enhance the quality of products and services to meet international standards; Develop their own branding to remain competitive against returning corporations; Implement innovative solutions such as digitalization, process automation, and the development of online trading; Strengthen ties with international partners for potential ...

... private companies to source gas from specific suppliers. With the growth in demand in Europe unlikely, particularly due to the development of low-carbon energy, the share of nuclear power plants (NPP) and renewable energy sources (RES) in the EU electricity ... ... an unstable and coarse partner, but not tomorrow, rather in the medium term,” the expert opines. Impact of the Rejection of Russian Oil and Gas on the Russian Economy As for the influence of the U.S.-EU deal on Russia, industry experts believe that Moscow ...

... in oil production in the future, which, all else being equal, supports prices. Given the potential for new sanctions against Russian exports, any signal of restraint in U.S. production will heighten expectations for a tighter oil market. Response from ... ... platforms (Google, Meta). In previous quarters, the company has demonstrated double-digit percentage growth in revenue due to the development of its programmatic advertising business. Key focus will be on management's comments regarding the status of client ...

... rising wages. Forecast: Nominal and Real Wages to 2028 Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development, in its updated socio-economic development forecast (baseline scenario), anticipates accelerated growth in workers’ incomes. By 2025 the average nominal monthly ... ... forecast to trend toward the ~4% target by the end of the period. Thus, despite prices eating up part of the nominal gains, Russians should still see their purchasing power increase by a few percent each year in real terms. Impact on Consumption and ...