... pipelines. Transporting gas over such long distances and managing a complex network requires significant investment, making competition in this area virtually impossible. The state regulates Gazprom's activities, including setting prices on the domestic market, which allows it to maintain affordable gas tariffs for households and businesses. 3. Rail transport Russian Railways (RZhD) is another example of a natural monopoly. Russia's railway infrastructure is one of the longest in the world and plays a key role in the country's economy, transporting goods and passengers over significant distances. The construction ...

... assets attractive. The balance of these factors indicates that sharp fluctuations in the currency market are not anticipated: the ruble is likely to continue moving within the established range, responding mainly to external shocks and energy prices. Russian Stock Market: Prospects for Investors The Russian stock market ended the previous week with no significant changes. A sharp drop in global markets on Friday amidst trade conflicts and weak data from the US created a negative backdrop. However, high commodity ...

... In-person. Instrument: equities. February 27 – IPO Conference - 2025 (Cbonds). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities. March March 1 – Cbonds & Smart-Lab PRO Bonds (Cbonds & Smart-Lab). Format: In-person. Instrument: bonds. March 13 – ACRA III Russian Financial Market Forum (ACRA). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities/bonds. March 19-20 – MINEX Far East, Magadan (MINEX). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities, juniors. March 21-22 – MFO Russia Forum Spring 2025 – Microfinance Forum (SRO MIR). Format: ...

... Russian refineries, dating back to the Soviet era, were geared toward producing diesel for supplying heavy and freight vehicles across the USSR, which led to a surplus in the domestic market after 1991 that was used for export. At the same time, Russian diesel has remained competitive in international markets. According to the Federal Customs Service, in 2021, 75% of the export of summer diesel fuel went to EU countries, while only 27% of the export of AI-92 gasoline went there. After the EU imposed an embargo in February 2023, Russian diesel producers ...

... of rising gas exports on Russia's budget: key aspects and forecasts. Find out what changes await the Russian economy and the reasons behind the growth in gas exports. Details in the latest article on the website sergeytereshkin.ru. The increase in Russian gas exports will help minimize budget losses for Russia in 2025, Sergey Tereshkin, founder and CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET petroleum products marketplace, told Izvestia on October 7. "Gazprom continues to ramp up gas exports to Europe. In September 2024, pipeline gas deliveries to the EU increased by 3% compared to the previous month, reaching 101 million cubic ...