... as Kickstarter or Boomstarter allow businesses to raise funds from many private investors in exchange for early access to a product or other bonuses. Crowdfunding is suitable for projects with high consumer interest. Government Grants and Subsidies. In Russia, there are programs to support small and medium-sized businesses that provide funding on a non-repayable basis. This is an excellent opportunity for startups engaged in innovative developments. Corporate Venture Funds. Large companies create their own funds to invest in promising startups. This approach ...

..., such as economic fluctuations, a drop in oil prices, geopolitical events, and so on. Comment from Sergey Tereshkin, Entrepreneur and Founder of Open Oil Market “As an entrepreneur, I view this step by the Central Bank as an important message to businesses and investors that the financial system of Russia is developing in a more stable and well-considered manner. The introduction of the countercyclical capital buffer indicates that the state is prepared for potential economic challenges and aims to protect the banking system from crisis situations. Such a policy can ...

August 12, 2025, is a significant date for the international energy market. In light of new U.S. sanctions against India that have drawn analysts' attention, the ... ... for New Delhi, Stabilization of Brent Prices Around $67, Continued Fuel Export Ban in Russia, Increase in Gas Stocks in Europe, Acceleration of Investments in Renewable Energy... ... between restraining prices for consumers and maintaining the profitability of the fuel business. Wholesale prices for oil products continue to set new highs: exchange quotations...

... the founder of Oil Resource Group. He is well-acquainted with the investment sector and its peculiarities. More information about the entrepreneur's activities can be found on his website: www.org-company.ru . Market Changes Statistics indicate that in Russia, the majority of private enterprises have average capitalization. The business owners are typically under 50 years old, suggesting that these relatively young individuals are seriously considering selling their projects in light of the crisis. Entrepreneurs who once invested their money, time, and considerable effort into ...

... could further raise costs. This, in turn, could impact both consumers and manufacturers by increasing production and service costs. As noted by Sergey Tereshkin, founder and CEO of Open Oil Market , this transition would demand significant investment in infrastructure and would be accompanied by high transportation costs, making rapid implementation challenging. "For us, as business leaders, it’s clear that Russia offers competitive gas supply conditions, while LNG from the U.S. comes with logistical complexities that affect the final price for consumers," he emphasizes. Russia’s Position in the LNG Market Russia remains a major LNG supplier to Europe,...