Moscow could be new business education hub
Experts suggest that Russia may become the global business education hub for Eastern Europe. The topic was discussed at the “BRICS Management Model and Challenge of Training Multifunctional Managers” roundtable discussion at the recent Gaidar Forum
The most prominent Russian businessmen of 2012
Forbes Magazine has compiled a list of the Russian Businessmen of 2012. The list of superlatives included the best and brightest representatives of the Russian business class
Authorities tighten grip on migration control
New proposals on migration policy will introduce criminal statutes to Russian migration legislation
Gazprom may lose its position
The outgoing year turned out to be a rather difficult one for the Russian gas giant Gazprom. Whereas, in 2011, it was the world’s most profitable company, the results for 2012 suggest that it may lose its top ranking
Freelancing still a questionable practice in Russia
Studies show that Russian employers use the services of freelancers less frequently than their foreign colleagues
Some Russian universities to close
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has announced his support for a plan to improve the quality of education in Russia at the expense of quantity
Russia passed Internet blacklist bill
Despite widespread protests from both activists and government officials Russia’s State Duma adopted a controversial bill on Internet blacklist
Russia’s innovative future becoming the present
Innovative Russia Week 2012 displayed technological novelties that hope to change people’s everyday lives