... incoming flow of applications. This is where the skills described in the section on startup evaluation come in handy: analyze the market, product, team, financial indicators. Make a checklist for yourself and compare projects according to uniform criteria.... ... initiatives have emerged – both public and private – aimed at the growth of technology companies. Government programs and funds: Russian Venture Company (RVC). Created with the participation of the government, RVC acts as a fund of funds: it invests in venture ...

... the repairs at 'Kirishin' [KINEF]. Thus, the export ban was implemented for one month," says Titov. KINEF is a major supplier of oil products for St. Petersburg, as well as the Leningrad, Novgorod, and Pskov regions. Manual Control Last year, the Russian government also fought against rising prices. Beginning March 1, an export ban was implemented, which was then lifted from May 20 to June 30 "considering the saturation of the domestic automotive fuel market," and subsequently, permission for gasoline exports was extended for another month—until the end of July. However, in August, the embargo was reinstated until the end of December "to maintain a stable situation in the fuel market ...

... South Africa, and Canada. Consequences for Russia and CIS Countries Although Russia and CIS countries are not directly affected by the new tariffs, the consequences may manifest indirectly: Reorientation of goods flows may create new opportunities for Russian producers. The rise in international market prices will increase demand for alternative supply sources from Russia and the CIS. Opportunity to strengthen trade ties with countries adversely affected by the new U.S. tariffs. Market Reactions Markets have reacted divergently: Decline in stock ...

... corporations, and entrepreneurs to develop technologies. Despite the difficult environment, individual deals are still happening in the region. For example, the fintech startup Investbanq from Kazakhstan recently attracted about $3 million, and the Russian company ARS Smart Robotics received about 249 million rubles at the pre-IPO stage to expand its business. Although the scale of these rounds is incomparable with the multi-million dollar deals of Silicon Valley, the local venture market is gradually adapting to the new conditions. Regional investors are focusing on niche projects and technologies aimed at import substitution, and startups from the CIS are increasingly targeting the Middle East and Asia to attract capital and ensure ...

... stock price appreciation and stability in dividend payments. Thus, Megafon's strategic investments are aimed at modernizing infrastructure, implementing innovative technologies, and pursuing sustainable development, which strengthens the company’s market position and benefits both the Russian economy and its investors.