. The report starts with the hypothesis that Russia's economy is still "in transition," with further scope to boost growth … powerful determinant of Russia's medium-term growth and long-term prospects. There are other contributors to growth, most … notably, the role that high hydrocarbon prices have played in Russia's rapid recovery from the 1998 crisis. In order to …

Russia's economy lost steam in 2013. Growth slowed to 1.4 percent in the first half (H1) of 2013, compared to 4 … of this report discusses the link between growth patterns in Russia, firm survival and diversification in manufacturing …

acquired through various World Bank activities in Russia as well as on sources external to the World Bank. The report is … small and medium enterprises would include improving the business environment, reforming tax policy, strengthening the … reform public sector management, including improving intergovernmental fiscal relations, public financial management, tax and …

lighten the tax burden, especially on labor. Public information and education is the final element in a strategy to move …