Shuvalov to become VEB head
Russian President Vladimir Putin invited former First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov to head Vnesheconombank (VEB), the Kremlin press service reported. The meeting of the head of state and the …
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Tajikistan invited to Eurasian Economic Union
Dushanbe put forward a counter proposal - to expand the rights of labor migrants
Shuvalov: Russian government to face hard months
The current government of Russia will face hard times in the coming months, until a new Cabinet will be formed after the inauguration of the elected president, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said at the …
Russia does not plan to drive companies out of offshore by force
Russia's government finally abandoned the idea of compulsory transfer of companies from offshore to domestic jurisdiction, according to a source familiar with the corresponding report of First Deputy Prime Minister Igor …
Russia's First Deputy PM on leading EEU country
Russia recognizes leadership of Kazakhstan in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) project and hopes it will prepare initiatives for continuing integration, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said at the forum …
Putin to visit China
During the meeting of the Russian-Chinese intergovernmental commission in Moscow, First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said that President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 14-15. "On …
Shuvalov to arrive in Astana this week
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov will hold a meeting with the Kazakh Prime Minister Bakhytzhan Sagintayev this week, the press service of the Kazakh government said. The …
Russia’s Economic Development and Finance ministries agree to raise VAT
Russia’s Economic Development and Finance Ministries have agreed that they will have to cut taxation of labor and compensate budget losses by higher indirect taxes like value-added tax (VAT) in order to support the economy, Vedomosti …
High-ranking Russian officials due in Iran in coming weeks
A number of senior Russian officials, including First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and Energy Minister Alexander Novak, plan to make separate visits to Iran in coming weeks to discuss topics of mutual …
Russian deputy minister: Putin to visit Tajikistan in coming weeks
Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit Tajikistan in the coming weeks, the Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said at the meeting of the Russian-Tajik intergovernmental commission. …
Why does Russia need ruble to be stable?
The Russian government along with the Central Bank are preparing a joint strategy to tackle ruble long-term volatility, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Igor Shuvalov, told Bloomberg. "It is obvious …
Davos 2017 to discuss 'Responsive and responsible leadership'
The 47th World Economic Forum, which annually brings together leading representatives of political and business elites, will open in the Swiss ski resort of Davos today. About 50 heads of state and government, including the British Prime …
8th Gaidar Forum
Several days ago RANEPA hosted the 8th Gaidar Forum, a unique platform for socio-economic discussions of experts and representatives of the Russian government. This year's forum brought together an unprecedented number of both foreign …
Is Russia planning to lift sanctions from the West?
Russia may lift the sanctions against the West, the First Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Igor Shuvalov, said in the framework of the Gaidar Forum. "Perhaps it is time to understand that the sanctions or counter …
Shuvalov introduces Oreshkin to Economic Development ministry staff
There will be no revolutions in Russia’s Economic Development Ministry, though the formation of new departments and staff changes are possible, the First Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said, introducing new …
Shuvalov: worst for Russian economy in past
The worst times for the Russian economy are in the past, the First Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said at the Russia-Singapore business forum. "We believe that the worst times for the Russian economy …
'Valdai' meeting starts in Sochi
Sochi is hosting the first day of the 13th meeting of the International Debating Club ‘Valdai’. This year the forum is titled 'The contours of tomorrow's world'. The meeting will take place from October 24th …
Rosneft could buy Bashneft for over $5 billion
Russian oil giant Rosneft could be offered the controlling stake in the medium-sized oil producer Bashneft for some 325 billion rubles ($5 billion). Another option on the table is quizzing possible buyers on the price within a week. …
Shuvalov tells when Bashneft to be privatized
Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has set the task of exploring the issue of a more efficient sale of 50.08% of Bashneft shares as the pre-sale preparation showed a serious interest of investors to the asset, the …
Shuvalov: Russian economy has a potential for growth
The First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said that Russia's economy has adapted to the most difficult challenges and has a potential for growth. "We are going through a difficult time, but …
