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The Russian economy is transitioning, with economic pressures such as inflation, moderate growth and sanctions all contributing to a dampened performance in 2025. However, this is partially offset by significant infrastructure building, high military related output, and increasing foreign reserves and industrial progress in key economic areas. It is also diversifying beyond energy to include new vital technology-driven sectors. Get vital data on Russia’s economy for business decision-making. Analysis of macroeconomic trends, investment climate, and economic policies impacting your operations and investments in the country.

Featured December 4, 2025

Russia Calling! – Russia’s 2025 Economic Performance: The Deep Dive

The 16th “Russia Calling!” Investment Forum has been taking place in Moscow, with the event participants including the Russian President and other high-ranking Russian officials, foreign delegates, along with domestic and international business leaders. The event is often considered a benchmark analysis of the current state of the Russia economy and has the intellectual capability […]

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Featured December 3, 2025

Russian Economy “Resilient”—Putin

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has described the Russian economy as resilient in the face of Western sanctions and said that Russia is maintaining economic growth while keeping unemployment at record lows and reining in inflation. He was speaking at the “Russia Calling!” Investment Forum on Tuesday (December 2). Putin said the economy is expected […]

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December 2, 2025

Visa-Free Entry To Russia For Chinese Nationals: Full Details 

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing visa-free entry to Russia for Chinese citizens, granting them stays of up to 30 days.  Chinese citizens can now travel visa-free to Russia for private visits, business, tourism, or to take part in scientific, cultural, political, economic, or sporting events. The measure took effect as of December […]

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November 24, 2025

Russia Reorganizes Its Double Tax Treaties As The UAE Tops Russian Fixed Investment List 

The head of Russia’s Federal Tax Service (FTS), Daniil Yegorov, has stated that Russia has restructured its Double Tax Treaty (DTA) arrangements with other countries, with these now being aligned with countries that provide favorable investment environments for Russian investors. DTAs are bilateral agreements aimed at preventing situations where the same income of a legal […]

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November 19, 2025

Vladimir Putin Speech At Shanghai Cooperation Organisation 2025 Moscow Summit: Comments and Analysis

Russia is the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and has been hosting the Council of Heads of Government in Moscow. The Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, chaired the event, while the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, also addressed the attendees. These included China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus. This is […]

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November 19, 2025

Russia, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Trade Hits US$409 Billion, New Financial Architecture Being Created

Moscow has been hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government Summit, with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, noting that Russia’s trade with SCO members has reached US$409 billion.  He stated, “Russia’s trade turnover with SCO countries reached $409 billion in 2024 and continues to grow. Of course, the lion’s share of this is […]

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November 10, 2025

DOM.RF To Conduct A November IPO On The Moscow Stock Exchange

PJSC DOM.RF has announced plans for an IPO on the Moscow Exchange, with the planning to obtain a listing and start trading its shares on the Moscow Exchange this month. The shares are expected to be included in the first-tier list. DOM RF are a Russian state-owned financial services and property management company involved in […]

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