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A new & unprecedented problem for Russia’s middle class as country’s economy has become ‘too normal’ for simple investors

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Russia’s middle class has a new dilemma, and the central bank’s to blame. This time, it’s not quite as dramatic as the governor cancelling all pre-‘92 bank notes overnight, nor is it a ruble crash from yet another oil-price shock. … Read More >A new & unprecedented problem for Russia’s middle class as country’s economy has become ‘too normal’ for simple investors

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Could Russia introduce universal basic income? Former President Medvedev, now leader of governing United Russia, supports idea

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Russia’s largest party may be about to back the launch of a minimum guaranteed income for all citizens, in a major policy shift. Dmitry Medvedev says the move could be a way to preserve social harmony in a post Covid-19 world. … Read More >Could Russia introduce universal basic income? Former President Medvedev, now leader of governing United Russia, supports idea

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Western ‘experts’ predicted Covid-19 would lead to Russia’s economic collapse & ‘topple’ Putin…they were wrong (again!)

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A few months ago, US/UK media outlets and think tanks warned that the Covid-19 crisis meant Russia faced economic ruin. Now, as we enter the fall, it turns out Moscow is in a far better condition than most of its Western rivals. … Read More >Western ‘experts’ predicted Covid-19 would lead to Russia’s economic collapse & ‘topple’ Putin…they were wrong (again!)