IS THERE THE WAY OUT OF THE DARK: THE FUTURE OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY
... stock market. Oil production takes around 70% of the total GDP in Russia. Clearly, when the prices of oil fall, it has a profound effect on the overall growth of the country. While it is hard to predict the direction, in which the prices of crude oil will move, Russian government should transform Russian economy and take advantage from the free-floating ruble. The decreasing national currency is not always a bad sign. Russia could increase export volumes in the future due to cheap ruble. This could make manufacturing ...