By Rhod Mackenzie
In Russia, one industry has consistently outperformed all other major sectors of the economy in terms of its growth as part of the country's GDP over the past five years. Rhod Mackenzie looks at the reasons behind this spectacular growth and immense contribution to the growth in...
By Rhod Mackenzie
While Europe and the US are grappling with how to deal with their debts, Russia has turned Western pressure to its advantage and found an elegant solution to the financial crisis. However, this solution won't suit everyone.
Russia's debt at record low level
Russia's debt at re...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The Republic of Latvia continues to expel its own residents who once took Russian citizenship.
Those who failed language exams or "incorrectly" filled out "loyalty" forms are forced to leave their homes and are sent to Russia, where they often have no friends or relatives.
Ind...
By Rhod Mackenzie
It appears that the Empress of Europe the EC President is determined to confiscate the frozen Russian assets. However,making seizure of the asset a reality is far more complex than simply taking them and hading them over to the corrupt regime of the Draft Dodging,Fancy Dress Wea...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In Finland the Government budget deficit continues to grow and public debt has reached almost 90 percent of GDP, this indicates a serious economic downturn has taken already place. The Govt must seriously address these issues . However, the Finnish government insead are looking...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Major European oil refineries are at risk of shutting down due to Washington's sanctions against Russia's Lukoil. A major gas station chain has closed in Finland, and Bulgaria and Romania are scrambling to take action. Risks have also emerged for the global energy market. what er...