Medvedev’s address: Lots of talk, little action
As Dmitry Medvedev prepares to leave the Kremlin next year, his last address to Russia’s Federal Assembly served as both a wrap-up of accomplishments and calls for future change. In […]
Read MoreRussia’s energy strategy must look to the future
As more and more countries explore the possibility of shale gas, Russia’s reliance on energy exports for future economic growth looks more and more fragile. As rising political risk spooks […]
Read MoreA democratic deficit – or just sheer apathy?
While people in the streets at first glance seems to indicate a movement for political change, it may only indicate how easy it is to organize large groups using the […]
Read MoreNord Stream – sign of Russia’s maturity?
The inauguration of the long-anticipated Nord Stream pipeline gave both Russia and EU representatives the opportunity to say nice things about the other – but the actions behind the words […]
Read MoreMedvedev tries branding the way to an IFC
Russia’s attempts to make Moscow an international financial center have been met with skepticism by some experts. In his ongoing quest to develop Moscow into an International Financial Center (IFC), […]
Read MoreКомплекс великой державы
Действия путинской команды за последнее десятилетие укрепляют имеющиеся на Западе антироссийские предрассудки Запад убежден, что Россия не в состоянии решить проблемы коррупции, всевластия бюрократии и провести реальную модернизацию. Без конкуренции […]
Read MoreOccupy Russia
An Occupy Wall Street campaign demonstrator stands in Zuccotti Park, near Wall Street in New York October 17, 2011. Source: Reuters / Vostock Photo Is Russia immune to Occupy Wall […]
Read MorePutin, Medvedev discuss investment climate
Stability is not the same as stagnation, and improving the military does not mean that Russia is militarizing – at least that’s the message the Russian leadership promoted during events […]
Read MoreDiamond Age Russia Fund: Monthly Letter to Investors – September 2011
“Let’s Worry About Everything” – the title of a report to clients, Jim O’Neill, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The large sell off which ended September “felt rather surreal […]
Read MoreWill Putin reinvent himself–and the economy?
Russian financial experts believe Putin will embrace economic reform, because it is logical, but logic has never been the driving force in Russian politics. After announcing his plans to return […]
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