In this article, the author first sums up basic premises that the energy policy of the Russian Federation builds upon; then, using Russian politicians´ and experts´ statements, he shows how this policy is perceived in Russia these days. After that, he sums up briefly the extent and importance...

The paper deals with high-frequency algorithmic trading (HFT), which has recently come to dominate some financial markets, e.g. the US equity markets. The author first attempts to establish a clear definition of high-frequency trading. With the most important characteristics having been...