Russia
Russia’s Oryol Region to Pay Schoolgirls for Giving Birth
Central Russia’s Oryol region has reportedly become the country’s first to offer financial incentives to schoolgirls who give birth after…
Russian Inflation Hit 2-Year High in February
Russia's annual inflation rate jumped above 10% in February to its highest level in two years, despite aggressive interest rate…
Russian Discount Retailer Fix Price Expanding to Serbia
Russian discount retailer Fix Price plans to open stores in Serbia later this year, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Wednesday, citing job…
Putin Authorizes U.S. Hedge Fund to Buy Russian Securities
Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a U.S. hedge fund to purchase securities in Russian companies from 11 other funds, mostly…
Russia’s Superjet Airliner Completes First Test Flight With Domestic Engine
Russia’s Superjet airliner completed its first test flight using the domestically produced PD-8 engine, state defense and industrial conglomerate Rostec announced Monday.…
Russia’s Budget Deficit Grows to 1.3% of GDP in January-February
Russia’s budget deficit for the first two months of 2025 reached 2.7 trillion rubles ($31.6 billion), driven by a 30.6%…
