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Political uncertainties amid rising discontent

May 2, 2012 Felix Goryunov
The protest movement in Russia may not be finished, but it also may not bring about the creation of democratic capitalism

What kind of capitalism has Russia built?

March 23, 2012 Felix Goryunov
Not a Western free market, and not a China-style economy controlled from the top-down, Russia’s economic model benefits the few at the expense of almost everything else

Putin divides Russian capitalism

February 14, 2012 Felix Goryunov
While recent protests show that the Russian public is breaking into two camps - one pro-Putin and one opposition, is the political elite also fracturing?

Russia’s economy needs a change of strategy

January 31, 2012 Felix Goryunov
Russia’s position vis-à-vis China and the rest of the BRICS show that the decisions made two decades ago continue to plague the country and hold back its economic development. Can today’s politicians reverse the trend?

European investment in Russia: Patience pays off

December 26, 2011 Felix Goryunov
Although some investors are pulling out of Russia in the face of political uncertainty, the past 15 years have shown that those businesses who are willing to look to the long-term can reap big dividends

Russia can join the WTO, but shouldn’t

November 4, 2011 Felix Goryunov
Although Russia can benefit from joining the WTO, its economy may still remain weak and uncompetitive among others

Innovation in Russia waits for a Sputnik Moment

October 4, 2011 Felix Goryunov
What will inspire Russian scientists of today?