US sanctions against Russia are unlikely to be completely lifted, but may be replaced by new restrictions. However, the Russian economy is growing, and the domestic market is opening up new opportunities for investors. How have sanctions affected the economy, which industries are promising, and how to adapt to the new realities? We analyze this in the article. Will the U.S. Lift Sanctions Against Russia? An Analysis for Investors The U.S. sanctions policy against Russia remains one of the key topics...

Natural monopolies play an important role in the Russian economy, providing critical services in sectors such as electricity, gas, transport, and water. In this article, we examine what natural monopolies are, why they are necessary, how they are regulated by the state, and provide examples of the largest Russian companies in this area. Find out how these structures ensure infrastructure stability and how they affect everyday life. Natural Monopolies: Definition, Features, and Examples in Russia...

The complete cessation of Russian gas supplies to the EU is becoming a real threat. Commentary by Sergey Tereshkin for the newspaper "Vzglyad." "Europe may completely lose Russian gas" — an article by Sergey Tereshkin discussing the potential termination of gas supplies from Russia to Europe. The author analyzes the causes, consequences, and prospects of the energy crisis in the region. Russian gas supplies to Europe—via pipelines and as LNG—are under increasing threat. On December...

Commentary for Rossiyskaya Gazeta on Russian oil exports. The website discusses the increasing pressure on Russia's oil exports. It examines Western plans aimed at limiting Russian oil sales, including tighter sanctions and enhanced oversight to prevent circumvention of established restrictions. The potential economic consequences of such measures are highlighted, both for Russia and the global oil market. The article also analyzes Russia's capacity to counter these actions, such as by developing...

We discuss why gasoline prices have surpassed inflation levels and the potential for further increases at gas stations. The current situation closely mirrors that of the previous year, when, starting from the middle of summer, gasoline prices at gas stations began to rise sharply, ultimately surpassing inflation with an increase of 11.13%, compared to the average price growth in the country of 9.52%. Naturally, there is widespread concern about whether this upward trend will continue and to what...