Comment on the prospects of Russia's coal industry for the newspaper "Vzglyad." The article "China has found an alternative to Russian coal" discusses the significant decline in Russian coal exports to China. According to the data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Russian coal exports in the first seven months of 2024 decreased by 1.7 times, reaching 5.5 billion dollars, and in physical terms, it dropped by 10%, to 54.4 million tons...

We assess indirect factors and analyze the state of the oil product production market in Russia. Sergey Tereshkin’s column for “RBK Companies.” In Sergey Tereshkin’s article, the reduction in oil product production in Russia in 2024 is analyzed. The focus is on the decline in export supplies and domestic production, which is linked to unpredictable unscheduled repairs at oil refineries, as well as sanctions that complicate equipment deliveries. The author examines the consequences of these processes...

In-depth analysis of pre-IPO investments for experienced investors. Discover how the pre-IPO market operates in Russia and globally, the stages companies go through before going public, the advantages and risks associated with such transactions, and how to evaluate promising projects. Pre-IPO Market: Characteristics, Stages, Risks, and Strategy Pre-IPO (Pre-Initial Public Offering) is a stage of financing for a private company preceding its planned IPO, or public offering of shares on the stock...

Cargo turnover of Russian seaports decreased by 5.4% in January–April 2025. The article examines the reasons for the decline, regional differences, the structure of transportation by type of cargo, and investment implications for logistics and port infrastructure. A detailed analysis for investors and transport market participants. Cargo Traffic at Russian Sea Ports Decreased by 5.4% from January to April 2025 According to the Association of Maritime Trade Ports (ASOP), the total cargo traffic...

... structural market factors; this is noticeably above the historical norm, although substantially lower than the crisis highs. Overall, record storage levels reduce the likelihood of sharp price spikes this winter, which is positively received by investors and industrial gas consumers. Meanwhile, market players are closely monitoring the EU's further steps toward enhancing energy security. Notably, Brussels has extended the regulations for mandatory storage filling for another two years to maintain high reserve ...