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February 29, 2012

Energy Blast – Feb 29, 2012

France’s ERDF is taking over at Russia’s Tomsk Grid Company (TRK).  Oil producer Rosneft is searching for ways to improve its gas profits, and will team up with the smaller gas company Itera to pool resources, with an initial strategic cooperation...
February 29, 2012

Today in Russian Business – Feb 29, 2012

Despite reaching the share price that would ready it for a stake sale, Sberbank’s privatization continues to be delayed, amid hints that the election run-up and accompanying market jitters are the reason.  Despite a funding boost from VTB, tour co...
February 29, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Feb 29, 2012

TODAY: Duma votes to reintroduce direct gubernatorial elections; December voting fraud covered up as thousands register to monitor next week’s elections; Russia may soften Syria stance; Yakemenko wins defamation suit over Kashin allegations; Georg...
February 29, 2012

How to Spot an Authoritarian State

Yulia Latynina explains: There are many ways that democracy differs from authoritarianism, but one of them is very basic: In a democracy, street demonstrations always protest against something, such as the policies of the ruling party — while rall...
February 28, 2012

Energy Blast – Feb 28, 2012

Rosneft and Transneft have finally settled their dispute with China over the price of Russian crude supplies, agreeing to a $1.50 discount per barrel (or a total worth of $3 billion).  Russia’s domestic gasoline supplies are falling as January exp...
February 28, 2012

Energy Blast – Feb 28, 2012

Rosneft and Transneft have finally settled their dispute with China over the price of Russian crude supplies, agreeing to a $1.50 discount per barrel (or a total worth of $3 billion).  Russia’s domestic gasoline supplies are falling as January exp...
February 28, 2012

Today in Russian Business – Feb 28, 2012

The CEO of Raiffeisen Bank, which has a strong presence in Russia, says that Vladimir Putin has guaranteed stability and continuing democratic reforms, and says he supports this: ‘I’m absolutely convinced that there is a permanent process going on...
February 28, 2012

Today in Russian Business – Feb 28, 2012

The CEO of Raiffeisen Bank, which has a strong presence in Russia, says that Vladimir Putin has guaranteed stability and continuing democratic reforms, and says he supports this: ‘I’m absolutely convinced that there is a permanent process going on...
February 28, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Feb 28, 2012

TODAY: Gay rights groups gather to protest law; one opposition member hospitalised, another alleges his son was questioned by police; Magnitsky probe to continue; Putin’s campaign costs push on budget; opposition members say Kremlin are turning as...
February 28, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Feb 28, 2012

TODAY: Gay rights groups gather to protest law; one opposition member hospitalised, another alleges his son was questioned by police; Magnitsky probe to continue; Putin’s campaign costs push on budget; opposition members say Kremlin are turning as...