Bilateral trade between China and Russia continues to decline, with Russian exports of hydrocarbons decreasing both in physical and monetary terms, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. In the first five months of this year, the volume of trade between Russia and China decreased […]
While Russia, under increasing sanctions, is looking for new logistical supply chains, strengthening cooperation with North Korea, and planning new international routes, the Central Asian countries continue to seize the moment to build as many transport corridors as possible through their territories, consolidating their place not only in the regional but also in the global […]
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Vietnam has become a BRICS partner country, saying, “The Brazilian government announces Vietnam’s official accession as a partner country.” Brazil is the 2025 Chair of the BRICS group. According to the ministry, Vietnam has become the association’s 10th partner, and stated that the country “shares with BRICS members a commitment […]
The Mongolia-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade agreement is to be signed off at the end of this month. To prepare, PJSC Russian Post and Mongol Post, the Mongolian postal operator, plan to develop postal solutions, including expedited rail and air delivery and developing e-commerce channels and logistics centers operating between the two countries. According to the […]
Russia’s alcohol consumption behaviour has been changing in recent years due both to geostrategic changes in global markets and because of Russia’s internal policies. The latter has included a tightening of fiscal policy in the alcohol industry in early 2025, introducing higher excise taxes, higher minimum retail prices, and higher import duties. This has led to a […]
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South Korea’s SsangYong autos, now rebranded as KGM, has returned to the Russian market for the first time since 2017. The brand, and especially its Rexton series of SUVs, was at the time a prestigious and well-loved marque in the Russian market. SsangYong had a strong position in Russia in previous years, but sales were […]
The Russian Republic of Kalmykia is set to host the 3rd International Buddhist Forum, a major international event celebrating spiritual dialogue and cultural unity. It will take place in Kalmykia’s capital city, Elista, from September 25 to 28. Kalmykia is the only Buddhist republic in Europe, located in the Eastern Caucasus. Most Kalmyks practice Tibetan Buddhism. The ancestors […]
Russia and Myanmar are ready to sign an intergovernmental visa-free travel agreement in September, the Russian Economic Development Ministry has said. The subject was discussed at a meeting of Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov and Kyaw Soe Win, Myanmar’s Minister of Hotels and Tourism at the Travel International Tourism Forum in Moscow. Reshetnikov said […]
The Russian Economic Development Minister, Maxim Reshetnikov, and Serbian Tourism and Youth Minister, Husein Memic, have coordinated a roadmap for developing bilateral cooperation in tourism. Serbia remains one of the key and fastest-growing destinations for Russian tourists with connecting flights from Belgrade to most European capital cities as well as Russia. It has become a key hub […]
Russia and Iran are drafting an agreement on cooperation in joint film production, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova said on Tuesday, saying, “Cinematography is a key area for cooperation.” New Russian and Iranian films are traditionally presented at major festivals, and there is regular exchange of delegations of filmmakers.” She was speaking after meeting with […]
The Russian Ministry of Economic Development, together with the Russian Foreign Ministry, is working on introducing the possibility of multiple uses of an electronic visa to Russia, according to Maxim Reshetnikov, the Minister of Economic Development. He was speaking at the international tourism forum “Travel!” on Tuesday (June 10). Reshetnikov said that “Currently, nationals from […]
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