Analysis
Knowledge Diplomacy: Why the Global Economy Needs International Higher Education
Why the global economy needs knowledge diplomacy: the skills gap, the role of universities in training specialists, collaboration with business, and the risks of global educational inequality.
Zahed Mannan8 min read
Opinion
Цифровая оценка программ в Евразии: как ИИ и открытые данные меняют подход к развитию
Страны Евразийского региона переходят к цифровой оценке государственных и социальных программ. Опыт Казахстана, Таджикистана, Армении и России по внедрению ИИ, открытых данных и новых методов анализа эффективности проектов развития.
8 min read
AnalysisWaste Loses Its Appeal: Why Investment in the Trash Industry Has Plummeted
Investment in the waste industry has dropped from 72.6 billion to 12.6 billion rubles. We examine the reasons behind the decline: high central bank rates, lack of a secondary materials market, and project profitability issues.
Yulia Ignatova8 min read
Opinion
Consumer Cooperatives as a Tool for Participatory Economics: Opportunities for Business and Citizens
How consumer cooperatives help small businesses and citizens reduce costs, optimize taxes, and build shared infrastructure. An analysis of the financial model, tax considerations, and practical case studies.
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AnalysisUK Prime Minister Steps Down: Long Live Business-Friendly Socialism
Following Starmer's resignation in the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham is the likely next prime minister. He promises to 'get Britain off the hook' of government bonds, though the market itself barely noticed the change in power.
Kirill Netkachev7 min read
«In the Far East, it's unprofitable to import these products from Belarus. There it's more profitable to buy fuel from neighboring countries, like China. That's why the zeroing of import duties on gasoline and diesel also applies there
AnalysisRussia and Indonesia: National Currency Settlements as Part of a New Trade Reality
Russia and Indonesia are planning to use national currencies in trade through a Local Currency Settlement mechanism. An analysis of prospects, limitations, and the role of de-dollarization in bilateral trade worth $4-5 billion.
Yulia Ignatova5 min read
AnalysisStatus Without Luxury: What Russians Consider a Sign of Success in 2026
What Russians view as markers of success in 2026: VCIOM data reveals shifting priorities from expensive possessions to education, healthcare, and housing. An analysis of generational differences and global trends.
Yulia Ignatova4 min read
AnalysisSpaceX: What's Behind the Largest IPO in History
Breaking down the largest IPO in history: why SpaceX raised $85 billion despite $5 billion in losses, how AI transformed the company's strategy, and what a $2.5 trillion valuation means for the market.
Valeria Novoselova4 min read
AnalysisSPIEF 2026: Day One Highlights
First day takeaways from SPIEF 2026: the satellite city 'Yuzhny' announced with 500+ billion rubles in investment, industrial infrastructure in the regions, logistics expansion by Ozon and Wildberries, digitalization, and SME support.
Yulia Ignatova6 min read
Analysis
Telemedicine Goes Mainstream
How telemedicine in Russia grew from 8% to 22% user adoption over five years. Why online consultations aren't reducing voluntary health insurance costs and which legislative restrictions are holding the market back. Data from VTsIOM and expert opinions.
Yulia Ignatova6 min read