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• A return to foreign markets is crucial for the country’s economy
• Dissatisfaction is growing over a predictable political scene
• Luxury brands are losing out to more affordable outlets - -
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Crisis could be a catalyst for change
As the dust settles, financial pragmatism is taking over at the Kremlin, spearheaded by a charm offensive on investors, report Charles Clover and Catherine Belton
Banking: Desire for stability derails vital reform
Catherine Belton on the challenges facing a bloated financial sector
Economy: Foreign markets are key to recovery
Finding long-term investment is the big challenge, writes Charles Clover
Auto industry steers close to the edge
Russia’s flagship carmaker continues to struggle with the effects of the financial crisis, writes Isabel Gorst
Inward investment: Companies in for long haul despite endemic problems
Many foreign groups are resolved to stick it out, says Catherine Belton
Hot commodities may thaw frozen economy
The recession bites hard in eastern Siberia, which is dependent on minerals, writes Stefan Wagstyl
Politics: Influential scriptwriter directs from backstage
Charles Clover looks at the growing role of Vladislav Surkov in the Kremlin team
Internet: Harsh climate helps nurture web culture
Charles Clover on the country’s impressive digital growth
Retail: Consumers rally with an eye for a bargain
Affordable outlets are moving in on shoppers no longer beguiled by the luxury brands, writes Isabel Gorst
Efficiency: Red tape and Soviet ways slow output
Charles Clover on why a plan to double GDP by 2020 will require a big shake-up
