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.
The regional Ukraine conflict, initially a European issue, has now evolved into a new, generally unacknowledged phase that is revealing in its geographic spread and aims – it has morphed into a global economic war, essentially pitting the United States against the rest of the world. It is essentially demanding tributes from its allies, such […]
Russia’s domestic Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) market has risen in Q2 2025, with the volume of deals reaching ₽907 billion (US$11.3 billion). According to analysts, this is due to expectations of the Central Bank of Russia easing its monetary policy, while the outflow of foreign investors from Russia has also created opportunities. Russian investors also […]
The Russian-owned Ozon Holdings Ltd has been granted permission by the Cypriot Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property to relocate to Russia, the company has reported. Ozon’s shareholders approved the decision to relocate to the Kaliningrad region’s special administrative district at the end of December this year. There, it will continue operating as […]
Russia’s non-resource, non-energy exports are adapting to new conditions and strengthening their positions in the eastern and southern markets. In 2024, the positive balance of foreign trade increased by almost 8%, with exports to Africa and Asia continuing to grow. Export development reflects the potential of the domestic industry: Russian companies produce more than the […]
Cuba has become a member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) and is expected to obtain access to alternative financing, as the NDB offers credit without the strict conditions of institutions such as the IMF or the World Bank. Cuba has limited access to the dollar-dominated global financial system and is heavily sanctioned by […]
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The share of the Russian ruble in payments for Russian exports has surpassed 50% of the total for the first time, according to the Russian Central Bank. Moscow and many of its trading partners have stepped up efforts to reduce exposure to the Western financial system since major Russian banks were cut off from […]
The average economic growth rate of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries between 2025 – 2030 is projected to average out at about 6% per annum, according to various analytical sources including the Eurasian Development Bank, World Bank and data analysts Statista. That could even be higher should sanctions during the coming five years be […]
Average monthly salaries in Russia are expected to grow to ₽100,000 (US$1,273) by the end of 2025, an increase of 12% over the year, according to Izvestia, Russia’s equivalent of the Financial Times. The best earners now are in the IT sector, finance and raw material extraction, insurance, construction, transportation and storage, while the manufacturing […]
Russia’s precious metals exports to China nearly doubled in the first half of 2025, with gold leading the way as prices continue to soar. Shipments of Russian gold, silver, and other ores sent to China shot up by 80% compared to the same period last year. The jump lines up with a sharp rally in […]
Based on current GDP growth trends, the Russian-backed Commonwealth of Independent States is likely to reach GDP economic parity with the European Union and may even overtake it, by 2050. The current GDP (PPP) of the European Union is €25.09 trillion, with a current average growth rate, according to the World Bank, of 1.2%. The […]
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has summarised his meetings with the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which has been held in Tianjin, China. These are important geopolitical discussions, with the SCO including full members Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Afghanistan and Mongolia are observers, while […]
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