Category: Analysis
Detailed analysis of economic events, decisions, and texts — from budget amendments to corporate strategies. No slogans or oversimplification: logic, numbers, and consequences.
AnalysisExpert Yushkov: Kazakhstan's Economy Will Suffer from CPC Disruptions
Following attacks on tankers, the CPC has halted oil loading. An expert weighs in on the consequences for Kazakhstan and the global oil market.
AnalysisNot a Benefit, But a Tax Refund
How Russia's new family tax credit works: eligibility requirements, the amount of personal income tax refunds for parents with two children, income and property criteria, and early results from the program.
AnalysisTo Borrow or to Print: Why Did the Finance Ministry Exit the OFZ Market?
On July 20, the Finance Ministry announced it was suspending OFZ bond auctions "to help stabilize the market situation." Behind this dry formulation lies a rare occurrence: a government that needs to borrow more than 5 trillion rubles from the market in a year has voluntarily withdrawn from that very market. We examine why the government debt market has shut down and what this means for the budget, the ruble, and the population.
AnalysisFrom Kitchen to Criminal Case: Where the Line Is Drawn in the Moonshine Business
AnalysisWhat Happens to Wildberries Orders and Sellers After the Drone Strike?
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.
AnalysisWill the US and Other Countries Profit from the 2026 World Cup?
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?
AnalysisSpecial Economic Zones: A New Stage of Development
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.
AnalysisWeddings Are Becoming a Luxury
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.
AnalysisEmpty Box: Who's Really Swapping Products on Marketplaces
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?
AnalysisGovernment Contracts Gain Room to Maneuver
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.
AnalysisMedical Overwork as a Systemic Problem
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.
AnalysisRussian Capital Abroad
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.