Tajikistan: National Bank pins terrorism on cash transfer companies Banks linked to the ruling family are poised to make inroads into this lucrative business. Kamila Ibragimova Feb 5, 2020
Film | Bratva: The Russian bikers of Brooklyn Bratva may be the only Russian-speaking motorcycle club in the United States. But its members have lived the classic American immigrant experience. A film by Olga Loginova Jan 31, 2020
Taking stock of Moscow’s fiscal consolidation While the Kremlin prioritized saving for a rainy day, real incomes plateaued and poverty levels rose. Sam Bhutia Jan 29, 2020
Can Georgia handle Sergey Lavrov? International law requires Tbilisi to invite the Russian diplomat to an upcoming meeting. But it would violate Georgian law, and the public reaction would be volatile. Giorgi Lomsadze Jan 29, 2020
Tajikistan: Arrows fired across ex-mayor's bow as associates face prison time Ubaidulloev is widely seen as the Kremlin's man. Jan 15, 2020
Abkhazian leader resigns, new elections called The surprise resignation followed four days of protests and the intervention of two senior Russian officials. Joshua Kucera Jan 13, 2020
Can Uzbekistan gain from EAEU membership? While Uzbekistan debates joining the Eurasian Economic Union, what does the country stand to gain from membership in the Russia-led trade bloc? Sam Bhutia Jan 10, 2020
Armenia and Russia keep ties on track Despite controversies about how a Russian company runs Armenia’s rail system, the two sides appear committed to making the relationship work. Ani Mejlumyan Jan 7, 2020
Rubles in the Near Abroad: Tashkent tease, Yerevan squeeze Flirting with Uzbekistan, reconciling with Armenia and guarding Turkmenistan: This and more in our monthly Russian business briefing. Maximilian Hess Jan 6, 2020