Category: Analysis

Analysis of the aftermath of the Wildberries warehouse destruction in Elektrostal and Kotovsk: damage assessment, seller compensation, bank support measures, and the marketplace's logistics recovery forecast.

The day after tomorrow, on July 19, Spain will face Argentina in the final of the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Donald Trump in attendance. Over 39 days, the tournament has drawn 6.5 million spectators, and FIFA has promised the host countries a $40.9 billion boost to global GDP. That's the official figure. The question is: who will actually pocket what from this money?

Russia's special economic zones are entering a new phase: starting in 2026, strict investment volume requirements will be introduced, with incentives tied to actual capital commitments. An analysis of the effectiveness of 61 SEZs and expert opinions on the reform.

The average wedding budget in Russia has jumped from 1-1.5 million to 6-8 million rubles. We break down what's driving up the cost of wedding services, how couples are spending their money, and the latest trends shaping the wedding market in 2026.

A customer opens their order only to find a counterfeit item—or nothing at all. Is the seller always to blame, or are there other points in the delivery chain where the risk of substitution is higher?

The State Duma is considering a bill to simplify government procurement: the threshold for SMEs is being raised to 30 million rubles, and opportunities to modify contracts are being expanded. An analysis of the risks and prospects for reforming the public procurement system.

An analysis of the staffing crisis in Russian healthcare: a shortage of 23,000 doctors and 63,000 mid-level medical workers, overtime reaching 40% above the norm, hidden personnel deficits, and potential solutions.

An analysis of how Russian investment is pivoting toward EAEU countries and Asia. A review of major projects in Kazakhstan ($53 billion), Belarus, Uzbekistan, India, and China. The new geography of industrial cooperation and production chains.

The State Duma has passed a law reforming bankruptcy procedures with a focus on corporate rehabilitation. New debt restructuring mechanisms, pre-trial rehabilitation, swing auctions, and requirements for insolvency administrators—what will change for businesses and creditors.

In the first quarter of 2026, Kyrgyzstan's economy grew by 10.1%—more than any other country in the Near Abroad. During those same three months, prices there rose by 11%. In other words, every percentage point of growth has already been eaten up by inflation, and this is the main story of post-Soviet Asia this year: growing doesn't mean getting richer.

The Ministry of Transport has expanded parking benefits for large families to cover two vehicles. How a growing fleet of 47.45 million cars is creating a parking shortage in Russian cities—and why redistribution won't solve the problem.

The summer of 2026 shattered all temperature records across Europe. France, Spain, and Switzerland recorded highs of up to 45°C. The economic consequences of the abnormal heat and the death toll.