Category: Analysis

Russia's Finance Ministry has proposed legalizing online casinos to boost budget revenues. Experts warn of rising gambling addiction in the absence of a prevention system. An analysis of the risks and scale of the problem.

The number of AUSN users doubled in 2025. Experts weigh in on the future of the automated simplified tax system beyond 2027, changing thresholds, and the role of banks and accountants in the new taxation framework.

Analysis of the microfinance market: MFO portfolios have shrunk 5%, biometric verification and 'cooling-off periods' introduced, up to 40% of companies may exit the market. Central Bank data and forecasts through 2026.

How IBL and TIL work for regions: preferential terms at 3% per annum, financing volumes up to 1 trillion rubles, issues with deadlines and rising project costs according to the Accounts Chamber. Analysis of economic effects and risks of growing regional debt.

How social payments will change in 2026: state pensions rose 7.6%, maternity capital reached 737,000 rubles, disability benefits increased 6.8%. Complete information on indexation.

An analysis of US tariffs on countries trading with Iran. Iran's trade structure exceeds $150 billion, with top 5 partners: China, UAE, Turkey, Iraq, and India. How tariffs are becoming a tool for secondary sanctions.

An analysis of Russia's esoteric services market: from a 2.4 trillion ruble boom in 2024 to a 40% drop in demand in 2025. The reasons behind the rise and correction, spending statistics, and forecasts for the niche.

What's going up from January 1, 2026: VAT to 22%, utility tariffs by 1.7%, recycling fees by 10-25%. Economists and the Central Bank estimate the contribution to inflation at 1.2 to 2.5 percentage points. A breakdown of the impact on consumer prices.

How microloan rules will change in 2026: overpayment capped at 100%, a limit of two high-rate contracts, and a cooling-off period. Why Russians fall into the MFO debt spiral and what the new market regulation will achieve.

The platform economy entered a new regulatory reality in 2025. We sat down with Avito's GR Director Dmitry Gavrilenko to discuss how the role of digital platforms in the economy is evolving and which company decisions proved pivotal.

An analysis of Russian retail in 2025: turnover growth to 60 trillion rubles, the shift toward smart consumption, a 9% decline in the electronics market, and corporate strategies for adapting to high key interest rates.

How Russia's alcohol industry changed in 2025: a moratorium on spirit producer licenses, beer excise taxes rising to €1.5 per liter, wine industry development, and business challenges. Expert opinions and key events of the year.