Igor Shuvalov

Shuvalov to become VEB head

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 …

 Shuvalov: Russian government to face hard months

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's First Deputy PM on leading EEU country

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

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

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 …

Why does Russia need ruble to be stable?

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'

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

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?

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: worst for Russian economy in past

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

'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

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

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

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 …