... Macroeconomic Background: Favorable Market 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, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index , increased by nearly $20 billion. For investors, analysts, and the wider audience in the CIS, this signals the sustained investment attractiveness of Russian assets even amidst sanctions and geopolitical volatility. 2. Growth Leader: Pavel Durov and the Telegram Ecosystem The absolute leader was Pavel Durov, co-founder of the messaging platform Telegram . His wealth grew ...

... program lasts three months and provides initial funding, mentorship, and access to investors. 500 Startups (USA) This accelerator offers intensive support programs for startups worldwide. 500 Startups specializes in tech projects and assists companies in scaling and attracting investments. FRII (Foundation for the Development of Internet Initiatives, Russia) One of the largest Russian accelerators that provides support to tech startups, helping them attract investments and enter the market. FRII also organizes educational programs and events for entrepreneurs. Accelerators and incubators are powerful ...

... precious metals, as a cooling of economies will reduce the global demand for high-risk investments. Gold is regarded as a low-risk investment. Interest from regulators. Central banks of various countries are the most active purchasers of gold. This practice ... ... at least 10% of all purchases of precious metals. At the beginning of this year, regulators' holdings surpassed 33,000 tons. In Russia, gold purchases increased by 22% in 2018 compared to the previous year, and the volume has doubled over the past five years,...

... Annual Forum “The Future of the Bond Market” (Expert RA). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities/bonds. October 26 – Investment Conference on the Smart-Lab Exchange (Smart-Lab). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities. November November 20-21 – Seventeenth Forum of Financial Directors of Retail Business Retail CFO 2025 (CFO Russia). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities. December December 2 – XXIV Annual Forum “Leasing in Russia”-2025 (Expert RA). Format: In-person. Instrument: bonds. December 4 – Financial Market. Year Results (Kommersant)....

... the issue. Find out how the high debt burden affects dollar stability, inflation, and investment strategies, and which assets can help minimize risks for investors. US... ... States spends heavily on national security and defense, maintaining a military presence in the international arena. Defense spending constitutes a large part of the budget... ... destabilize the US economy and lead to serious consequences for the global economy. Impact on Russia and Other Countries The stability of the US government debt has a significant...