The US—Russia relationship is experiencing a tough period. In this context, the role of business, which is almost the only constructive channel for communication, is especially important, believes Alexis Rodzianko, President and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia.

In this report, the consulting company PwC studies trends shaping the future of work and suggests how individuals, the HR function, organizations, and governments could respond to these trends.

The date is 18 March 2018, and we’re in Haikou (China). It’s the final battle of the World Electronic Sports Games. Millions of viewers worldwide watch their favourite e-sports players via live streams. After a fierce three-round Dota 2 match, Team Russia defeated their Brazilian rivals, earning 800000 dollars in prize money. This is Russia’s most resounding victory in recent years, giving the team top spot in the overall rankings.

The research prepared by the Fund RC Investments which is an investment unit of the Roscongress Foundation examines the current situation as well as projections regarding the impact of coronavirus on the state of the economy in Russia and across the globe. It also outlines the main challenges and measures to support businesses under the pandemic and provides recommendations on how to streamline measures focused on the support of SMEs and making the process of overcoming the crisis easier.