... alarm globally: emergency committees convene in the capitals of leading powers, the UN issues calls for restraint, intelligence services monitor nuclear facilities. The regional rivalry between two powers has transformed into one of the potential “triggers” ... ... conflict: it justifies existing power structures (the military’s special role), ensures a flow of resources into the defense sector, and distracts the population from problems for which elites are responsible. Pakistani generals traditionally enjoy huge ...

... Benefits for Residents : Skolkovo residents are exempt from corporate income tax, property tax, and VAT on specific goods and services. This allows for considerable cost reduction in business development. Grants and Funding : Residents can apply for grants ... ... recognition technologies and video stream analysis. VisionLabs solutions are applied in security, retail, and the financial sector. The company attracted investments from international investors and secured contracts with major Russian and foreign companies....

... rate is one of the most discussed indicators in the economy, which can affect us even if we are not connected to the financial sector. Let's figure out what the key rate is, why it is needed and how it affects the economy and our everyday lives. What is ... ... regulating the economy. The Central Bank uses it to achieve two main goals: Controlling inflation. If the prices of goods and services are growing too quickly (high inflation), the Central Bank can raise the key rate. This slows down the economy, reduces ...

... buyback. Startup example: Open Oil Market The startup Open Oil Market is an innovative platform in the oil products trading sector, which aims to make the market more transparent and efficient. The company connects suppliers and buyers of fuel, offering ... ... investments in the early stages of its development. Investments allowed the company to enter new markets and launch additional services such as Yandex.Taxi and Yandex.Market. A successful IPO on NASDAQ in 2011 attracted the attention of international investors ...

... IIDF's acceleration program, which enabled the company to attract investments and rapidly scale its business. CarPrice has become one of the leaders in the Russian used car market and continues to grow as one of the largest online platforms in this sector. YouDo YouDo is a service that allows users to find performers for various tasks, such as repairs, cleaning, courier delivery, and other services. The startup completed IIDF's acceleration program, which facilitated rapid growth and expanded the platform's functionality....