In order to understand a country as large and diverse as Russia, it is extremely important to consider spatial patterns … of economic development. As Russia looks for new drivers of economic growth, it is important to understand the structural … conditions that have defined economic development in Russia's regions. This report uses the Economic Potential Index (EPI …

Russia has seen even higher oil windfall in the past few months, which translates into likely fiscal surpluses this … export diversification in Russia, and food and energy inflation in Europe and Central Asia region. In the first, results show … Russia and other countries in Europe and Central Asia are contributing significantly to consumer price inflation …

from Russian authorities, the World Bank conducted a diagnostic review to help Russia design an effective consumer … in Volume I, and analyzes the existing rules and practices in Russia, in comparison with international good practices …