The world’s largest gas producer and exporter, Russia has an enormous energy saving potential. At least 30 billion … cubic meters – a fifth of Russian exports to European OECD countries -- could be saved every year by enhanced technology or … energy efficiency. As the era of cheap gas in Russia comes to an end, this potential saving is increasingly important for …

The engines of economic growth in Russia remain concentrated in industries dependent on exports of raw commodities. To … achieve sustainable long-term growth, Russia needs to diversify its economic activities, and boosting innovation needs to be a …