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Sergei Zhavoronkov: The authorities do not want to resist depreciation

24 february 2014

On February 22, Sergei Zhavoronkov, Senior Researcher of the Gaidar Institute gave an interview to the Public TV of Russia Channel. The expert explained why the ruble was depreciating and who benefited from the weak national currency.

 

Konstatin Kazenin: I Doubt that Caucasian Turks Can Regard Turkey as Supporter in Solution of Their Problems

22 february 2014

On February 21, Konstantin Kazenin, Senior Researcher of the Gaidar Institute gave an interview to the Golos Rossii Radio in which he debunked the myth about the influence of Turkey on Turkic peoples of North Caucasus.

Alexei Vedev: Low Exchange Rate of the Ruble Does Not Ensure Pricing Competition

21 february 2014

On February 20, Alexei Vedev, Director of the Structural Research Center of the Gaidar Institute made a report -- The Results of Social and Economic Development of Russia in 2013 and the Mid-Term Prospect – at the seminar sponsored by the Department of Economic Theory and Politics of the RANEPA under the guidance of Abel Aganbegyan, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Alexei Vedev: In terms of output of investment goods the Russian industry has failed to achieve the pre-crisis level

19 february 2014

On February 15-16, Alexei Vedev, Director of the Structural Research Center of  Gaidar Institute took part in the International Economic Forum -- The Siberian Davos – which was held in the Republic of Altai.

Gaidar Readings in Kazakhstan

14 february 2014

On February 14, the Gaidar Readings: The Integration Processes and Prospects of Economic Development of States in Terms of the Eurasian Economic Union was held in Astana, Kazakhstan. See more >>> http://iep.ru/en/conferences-seminars-round-tables/gaidarovskie-chteniia-v-kazakhstane.html

Mikhail Khromov: Being the net creditor of the rest of the world, the Russian economy is constantly experiencing the outflow of capital.

14 february 2014

On February 13, the Forbes magazine carried an article by Mikhail Khromov, Leading Expert of the Structural Research Center in which he outlined the factors behind the capital outflow.

Gaidar Institute prepared The Mid-Term Forecast of Development of the Economy and Financial Sector of Russia until 2016.

13 february 2014

According to the scenario of the economic development of Russia selected by experts of  Gaidar institute as a base one, in years to come low economic activity will prevail, but gradual acceleration of economic growth is expected by virtue of a complex of government measures aimed at upgrading of the business climate in the country.


Natalis Postnikova: Within the frameworks of the concept of the Single Economic Space it would be logical to apply in the Russian Federation and Belarus the national regime in respect of branches of non-residents

13 february 2014

On February 11, the Rossiyskaya Gazeta daily carried an article -- The Capital Needs Freedom -- by Natalia Postnikova, Researcher of the Tax System Development Department. In the above article, the author analyses the measures taken to form the Single Economic Space.

Mikhail Khromov: The Olympic Games may contribute to growth in demand on rubles

07 february 2014

On February 6, Mikhail Khromov, Leading Expert of the Structural Research Center of the Gaidar Institute took part in an on-line conference sponsored by the Argumenty i Fakty daily where he spoke about the scenario of possible developments on the currency market, whether appreciation of the ruble in the near future was possible, who benefited from the depreciation of the ruble and to what extent the euro and US dollar exchange rates would grow.

Sergei Zhavoronkov: Important agencies will not be transferred to the Far East

07 february 2014

On February 6, Sergei Zhavoronkov, Senior Researcher of the Gaidar Institute gave an interview to the Segodnya. Glavnoe program on the RBK-TV. The program dealt with the prospects of a transfer of some federal agencies to the Far Eastern Federal District.

Irina Tolmacheva: It is important to introduce amendments into the legislation on the purpose capital to motivate charity

06 february 2014

On February 6, Irina Tolmacheva, Head of the Legal Department took part in the 23rd meeting of the Purpose Capital Club. The meeting was dedicated to the issue: Obstacles on the Way of Development of the Model of Purpose Capital Funds in Russia.

Alexei Vedev: There was no “conspiracy theory” on the part of officials

04 february 2014

On February 3, Alexei Vedev, Director of the Structural Research Center took part in the round table -- The Dynamics of the Ruble Exchange Rate: What Awaits the Russian Economy? – sponsored by the RIA Novosti.

Alexei Vedev: The effect of depreciation was increased by a speculative attack on the ruble

04 february 2014

On February 3, Alexei Vedev, Director of the Structural Research Center took part in the Tamantsev. Results program on the RBK-TV where the issue of the ruble depreciation was discussed.

Natalia Kornienko: Deoffshorization measures should be introduced simultaneously with strengthening of protection of ownership rights

20 january 2014

On January 17, Natalya Kornienko, Head of the Tax System Development Department took part in the Vittel. Observer program on the RBK-TV where the issue of higher tax compliance was discussed.

Sergei Drobyshevsky: The ruble may fluctuate dramatically, but it will not cease to be a stable currency

20 january 2014

On January 16, Sergei Drobyshevsky, Director for Scientific Work of the Gaidar Institute gave an interview to the Voce of Russia radio station. In his interview, Sergei Drobyshevsky spoke about the prospects of the Russian economy this year, the exchange rate of the ruble and what foreign investors expect from the Russian economy.


Alexei Vedev: The Doing Business Rating and economic growth indices are closely linked

20 january 2014

On January 16, Alexei Vedev, Director of the Structural Research Center of  Gaidar Institute took part in the Tomantsev. Results program on RBK where the preliminary results of the Gaidar Forum 2014 were discussed.