russian economy

Russia Economy Contracted by 3.7% in 2015

According to preliminary figures published by Russia's statistics service, the country’s economy contracted by 3.7% in 2015. Retail sales plunged…

9 years ago

Vladimir Putin orders freeze on Russian vodka prices amid economic crisis

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to curb rising vodka prices. Vladimir Putin, who has been hit by…

10 years ago

Ruble crisis: Russian currency regains some ground from all-time low

The Russian ruble has regained some ground from yesterday's all-time low, although trading remains edgy and volatile. The currency opened…

10 years ago

Russian government warns about recession in Q1 2015

Russia’s economy will fall into recession in 2015 as Western sanctions, in response to the country’s role in eastern Ukraine,…

10 years ago