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Kirill Chernovol: “China's transition to its own chips opens a window of opportunity for BRICS”

19 september 2025

Kirill Chernovol, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's International Best Practices Analysis Department, commented for Vzglyad on China's decision to abandon purchases of American Nvidia chips in favor of its own analogues.

Olga Magomedova: “The development of science in the regions must take into account the needs of existing scientific centers.”

19 september 2025

Olga Magomedova, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's International Best Practices Analysis Department, commented for Nezavisimaya Gazeta on the initiative to divide regions into “technology donors” and “innovation recipients.”

Alexey Vedev on the role of Russian cuisine in Russia’s restaurant business

17 september 2025

Alexey Vedev, Head of the Financial Studies Department at the Gaidar Institute, in the RBC program ”The Day. Essentials”, expressed his opinion on the prospects of Russian cuisine as a tool of regions’ development through gastronomic tourism.

Alexey Vedev in the RBC program “The Day. Essentials”: The environmental tax will be borne by consumers

17 september 2025

Alexey Vedev Leading Researcher, Financial Sector Department at the Gaidar Institute, in the RBC program ”The Day. Essentials” discussed the planned increase in environmental tax rates. The expert assessed the Ministry of Natural Resources' initiative, which will significantly increase the burden on manufacturers

Alexey Vedev spoke on RBC about current economic trends

17 september 2025

Alexey Vedev Leading Researcher, Financial Sector Department at the Gaidar Institute, took part in the RBC program ”The Day. Essentials”, where he commented on current economic trends and new sanctions agenda.

Maria Girich: Russia may become a leader in producing aviation biofuel from waste

17 september 2025

Maria Girich, Researcher, International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute,  noted in a commentary for Vedomosti publication a huge Russia’s potential in the development of bioeconomy, especially in production of aviation biofuel.

Ekaterina Galeeva explained the difference between market pricing for gas in the US and regulated pricing in Russia

16 september 2025

Ekaterina Galeeva, Researcher, Industrial Organization and Infrastructure Economics Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented for Nezavisimaya Gazeta on the lowest-ever prices for gas in the US, having underlined the difference in approaching the pricing in both countries.

The Gaidar Institute experts: New US tariffs put European companies at a less competitive disadvantage

15 september 2025

The Gaidar Institute experts in a commentary for the RBC publication assessed the consequences of the US introduction of new tariffs on European goods containing steel and aluminum. This decision has jeopardized the recent trade deal between the EU and the US.

Denis Ternovsky: “The weakening of the ruble is not the main driver of food price growth.”

12 september 2025

In a commentary for Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Denis Ternovsky, Expert at the Economic Policy Foundation, believes that there are few specific reasons for food price growth due to the weakening of the ruble.

Evgeny Goryunov commented on the Central Bank's decision to lower the key rate to 17%

12 september 2025

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department, commented on the Central Bank's decision to lower the key rate by 100 basis points.

Alexey Vedev forecasts reduction of the key rate to 17%, however, allows for maintaining the current level

10 september 2025

Alexey Vedev, Leading Researcher of the Financial Sector Department at the Gaidar Institute, shared his forecast regarding the decision of the Bank of Russi on the key rate to be taken at the meeting on September 12, 2025. The expert expects mitigation of monetary policy, but does exclude maintaining the current level.

Sergey Drobyshevsky: Central Bank can reduce the key rate to 14.5% at the next meeting

09 september 2025

Sergey Drobyshevsky, Principal Researcher at the Gaidar Institute, presented his forecast regarding the pending decision by the Bank of Russia on the key rate. The expert believes that in order to effectively combat inflation, it is necessary to reduce the rate, but the risks associated with the weakening of the ruble may adjust the regulator's plans.

Evgeny Goryunov expects the Central Bank to lower its key rate to 16%

09 september 2025

Yevgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute , has predicted the Central Bank's upcoming decision on the key rate. In his opinion, the regulator will opt for a reduction, with the most likely scenario being a decrease of 2 percentage points.

Dmitry Evdokimov: “The first flight of the domestically manufactured SJ-100 confirms its readiness for delivery.”

08 september 2025

Dmitry Evdokimov, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's Laboratory for Quantitative Analysis of Economic Effects, noted in a comment for Vzglyad that the first flight of the serial import-substituted SJ-100 aircraft signifies the readiness of the configuration planned for delivery.

Tatyana Ivakhnenko assessed the savings and spending strategies of the middle class in Russia

06 september 2025

Tatyana Ivakhnenko, Research fellow at the Gaidar Institute's Mathematical Modeling of Economic Processes Department, noted in a comment for RBC that tight monetary policy had a mixed impact on the middle class in Russia. According to her, citizens who have savings and know how to manage them wisely benefited, rather than those who depend on borrowed funds.

Antonina Levashenko: “US pressure will not force the EU to abruptly abandon Russian oil”

05 september 2025

Antonina  Levashenko, head of the Best International Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, noted in a comment for «Vzglyad» that, despite pressure from the US, the European Union does not plan to abruptly abandon Russian oil supplies.