“It is no secret that Russia is the world leader in the number of sanctions imposed by the United States, Europe and several other countries. The restrictions are aimed at the gradual isolation of the Russian economy. Formally, the main goal is to change Russia’s foreign policy, in particular, to stop the special military operation in Ukraine. […]
The Policy of Containing Negativity / RAPSI Read More »
The Ministry of Economic Development expects to unify the creation and monitoring of investment programs in housing and utilities. According to the ministry, this should relieve pressure on business and attract private investment in the sector. Meanwhile, experts and the business community warn the opposite could happen: the new rules create redundant procedures, duplicate existing
Between Investors’ Rights and Investments / Comment / Kommersant Read More »
The government has submitted a draft law to the State Duma restricting the participation of State Unitary Enterprises (SUEs) and Municipal Unitary Enterprise (MUEs) in concessions in the housing and utilities sector. The draft law also sets new requirements for investors in this area. In particular, future concessionaires will be required to confirm their experience
Experience Required / Comment / Kommersant Read More »
Russia plans to make settlements with holders of Russian Eurobonds using a mechanism similar to the scheme of paying for Russian gas in rubles. According to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, “the system will operate in the same way, only in the other direction.” In order to receive payment on government debt in the original currency,
Russia To Use Ruble Gas Payment Scheme for State Debt / Comment / Vedomosti Read More »
“Western civilisation has always considered the inviolability of private property to be one of its pillars. The European Convention calls for respect for everyone’s right to property without exception, and the American castle doctrine gives homeowners the right to defend their homes by the use of physical force, among other things. The keystone, the bulwark
The Decline of the Right of Private Property / Forbes Kazakhstan Read More »
Rapidly erectable hotels with 2,500 rooms will be built in 19 regions of Russia to accommodate more tourists this holiday season. Four billion rubles have already been allocated for this purpose. What is a rapidly erectable hotel, is it comfortable to stay in one, and will these hotels be able to replace ordinary ones? Arina
Hotel Block: Will Modular Hotels Help Domestic Tourism? / Comment / Izvestia.Ru Read More »
The Ochakovo plant recently announced the release of alternatives to the Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite carbonated beverages. Called CoolCola, Fancy and Street, they change the label designs but retain the taste and color scheme. In the near future, McDonald’s, which is leaving the Russian market and selling all of its business to a local buyer,
Attack of the clones: how Western brands will be renamed / Comment / Izvestia.Ru Read More »
A company hires an employee – and at the same time receives his or her personal data. A small online shop asks the customer for a telephone number for a courier to contact him or her or for the purpose of an advertising mailing – and that’s personal data, too. Penalties for mishandling personal data
Personal data: how a lawyer should deal with it / Pravo.RU Read More »
