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AnalysisEconomy
Russia's August growth estimate shows expansion without an industrial rebound
A September 30 ministry estimate points to modest GDP growth, while Rosstat's August production figures show why a broad recovery remains difficult to establish.
ExplainerBusiness
Russian industry: manufacturing, defense output and import substitution
Russia's factories face very different demand and financing conditions. Rosstat's production data, civilian output and government targets answer different questions about industrial capacity.
ExplainerEconomy
Russia's labor market: low unemployment, labor shortages and wages
Russia's low unemployment rate can coexist with industrial weakness and uneven living standards. The explanation lies in labor supply, state demand and the limits of the headline measure.
ExplainerRuble
The digital ruble explained: what launched and how the rollout works
Broader digital-ruble access began in September 2026, but the legal timetable, voluntary use and later bank and retailer deadlines remain separate questions.
ExplainerTrade & Sanctions
Russia and China: trade, energy and payments explained
China is an important buyer and supplier for Russia, but trade totals, energy routes and settlement currencies reveal different kinds of dependence.