The information site about the investment “Investing.com Russia” compiled a rating of leading companies in terms of stock growth in 2020, as well as a rating of the leaders of the fall among the largest Russian companies.

The largest growth in 2020 was shown by the shares of the gold mining company Polyus (+ 95%), followed by the technology corporation Yandex (+ 80%), Polymetal (+ 60%), engaged in the extraction of precious metals, as well as AFK Systema (+ 57%), Tinkoff Bank (+ 56%), Magnet (+52%), NLMK (+51%), Severstal (+45%), Moscow Exchange (+45%), PIC (+37%) and M.Video (+37%).

“We see that gold companies showed the greatest growth this year, which is not surprising: gold is a protective asset and always rises in price during times of crisis. In 2020, gold added + 18% to the value, peaking last July”, -- comments Anastasia Kosheleva, editor-in-chief, Investing.com Russia.

Shares of Russneft (-56%), QIWI (-36%) and TATNEFT (-34%) fell the most.

“Among the companies on the list of the leaders of the fall, we see several oil corporations (Russneft (-56%), Tatneft (-34%), Surgutneftegaz (-22%), Lukoil (-21%), Gazprom (-6%)) that faced a number of problems in 2020: lower oil prices, halting economic activity, reducing number of air transports, geopolitical tension. Due to a decrease in the number of flights, Aeroflot shares sank (-33%)” , -- says Anastasia Kosheleva.

At the same time, the growth of Bitcoin in 2020 was 209%, the growth of Tesla — 442%, Moderna — 409%.

Growth Leaders in 2020:

• “Polyus (+ 95%)

• Yandex (+ 80%)

• Polymetal (+ 60%)

• AFK Systema (+ 57%)

• TCS Group (+56%)

• Magnet (+ 52%)

• NLMK (+ 51%)

• Severstal (+ 45%)

• Moscow Exchange (+ 45%)

• PIC and M.Video (+ 37%)

Companies leading the fall in 2020:

• Russneft (-56%)

• QIWI (-36%)

• TATNEFT (-34%)

• Aeroflot (-33%)

• Surgutneftegas (-22%)

• Lukoil (-21%)

• VTB (-18%)

• Inter RAO UES (-8%)

• Gazprom (-6%)

Analysts in Investing.com analyzed the value of shares of the largest Russian companies in the period from January 2020 to December 2020 and compiled a rating of companies whose shares showed the largest growth, as well as those whose shares showed the largest drop last year.

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Since 2015, ROTEK Holding has been working on the modernization of Mongolia’s energy infrastructure. During this time, it was possible to put into operation over 600 MW of capacity, which exceeds 60% of the total energy of the country.

The project started with the commissioning of two power units of the largest power station in the country, Ulan-Bator ТЭЦ-4. They were brought to full capacity in 2019. Then the power engineers added another block No. 3, which worked normally in early 2020. The fourth energy block was launched in early 2021. He began supplying electricity to the grid on January 18.

Each of the turbines, according to experts, allows reducing fuel costs by $19.5 million per year. At the same time, the efficiency of all units was increased by 9%, and maneuverability – immediately by 40%. Now more than 120 thousand households, social facilities and industrial enterprises in the country are provided with light and heat.

Employees of the Ural Turbine Plant developed and manufactured the most important elements for updating all four power units of the power plant. As for the representatives of ROTEC, they developed the necessary project documentation, including technical and design estimates, plus created a project of new units. In addition, they mounted the equipment and completed all the necessary commissioning work.

The modernization of Mongolia’s power system was extremely necessary, since before the commissioning of two new power units, the country had to purchase about 250 MW per year. Now the energy deficit in Mongolia has been reduced to 100 MW.

Experts predict that Mongolia’s economic performance will recover in a short time, and after the end of the pandemic, the country’s COVID-19 economy will begin to grow.

Before the crisis, the country’s economy was actively developing, the growth indicator in 2019 was 7.3%, which is 1.2% more than China over the same period of time. According to the World Bank, Mongolia’s economy will grow by 5% over the next two years.

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Data presented by Bankr indicates that the United States oil and gas rigs in operation have dropped by 59.49%. The drop was recorded between February 2020 and November 2020.

Impact of 2020 oil industry crush to impact long term consumption

In February, the rigs were 790 while in November the number was at 320. In March, the rigs plunged to 728 before dropping by 36.2% to 465 in April. As of May, operating rigs stood at 301 and later declined to 265 in June.

The lowest number of operating rigs was in July at 251 which slightly rose in August at 254. The increase continued in September to 261 while in October, the number was 296.

The research also overviewed the weekly Brent, OPEC Basket, and WTI crude oil prices between December 30, 2019, to December 7, 2020. During the period, the OPEC basket dropped by 30.65% with the lowest price at $14.19 on April 20.

WTI crude oil prices plunged by 25.81% while April 20 registered the lowest price at -$37.63. Elsewhere, the Brent price plummeted by 28.71% and the lowest value was on April 28 at $20.46.

The Bankr research offered insight into the future outlook of the oil industry as recovery from the pandemic continues. According to the research report:

“Going into 2021, the pandemic’s full effect on the oil rigs and prices cannot be fully quantified. The crush might have a lasting impact on consumption due to changing consumer behavior. In the long-term, the pandemic is likely to affect oil consumption as people cut on air travel for business with a preference for remote working. Working from home trends might also lower the gasoline demand.”

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Top 11 technological achievements of Russia in 2020

Overview: 14 new production facilities opened in Russia in October 2020

Kolchuginsky plant "Elektrokabel" continues to modernize production

In the Leningrad region in 2020, 737 landfills were liquidated

Revenue of Russian cinemas in 2020 decreased by 58%

Hereditary veterinarian, ex-head of the veterinary department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia Mikhail Kravchuk passed away

Achieved world leadership of Russia in reference measuring and calibration capabilities

Putin instructed to pass laws on artificial intelligence

Penza machine-tool plant: the thousandth machine is sent to Denmark

In 2020, at the G.S. Titov received 5 new satellite communication stations

In Russia, the system of sanitary and epidemiological supervision is being modernized

The expert lists the largest data breaches in Russia in 2020

Grape and wine-growing zones will appear in Russia

How the jewelry market will change in 2021

Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on the register of microelectronics developers for tax incentives in support of the IT industry

Separate waste collection will require the creation of a market for recycled materials

Russian Copper Company has carried out the next stage of modernization of enterprises

Advantages of turnkey frame houses

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Wine-making zones to appear in Russia

The Russian government has approved the territorial division of vineyard lands. This is done in accordance with the requirement of the new industry law on viticulture and winemaking.

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How the jewelry market will change in 2021

The decline in the purchasing power of the population is forcing jewelry companies to reduce the weight of precious metals and stones in their products, turn to silver more often and even switch to the jewelry segment. About these and other changes in the jewelry market - in the material

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Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on the register of microelectronics developers for tax incentives in support of the IT industry

Decree of December 31, 2020 No. 2392

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Separate waste collection will require the creation of a market for recycled materials

The situation, in which it is easier and more profitable for producers to purchase primary natural resources than to use recyclable materials, slows down the implementation of a separate waste collection program, ecologists say

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Russian Copper Company has completed the next stage of modernization of enterprises

In 2020, at the enterprises of the Russian Copper Company (the vertically integrated holding is one of the largest copper producers in Russia, which operates eight mining enterprises, a hydrometallurgical plant, three metallurgical plants and a trading company), production modernization programs were completed. In early April 2020, the RCC press service reported that in the Orenburg region, the ORMET mining and processing enterprise put into commercial operation a new automated process control system (APCS) of the processing plant (the system has been in trial operation since the end of 2018). The project cost was 48 million rubles.

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Advantages of turnkey frame houses

The existing construction technologies used in the construction of residential buildings have a number of positive aspects. But in each case, there are certain nuances.

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Tver Machine-Tool Plant sums up the results of the year.

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Bank "Vostochny" dropped a claim against Michael Calvey for ₽2.5 billion

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The Ministry of Construction of Russia sums up the results of 2020 in the field of technical regulation

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In Russia, the simplified drug labeling regime was extended until mid-2021

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How national projects changed the lives of Russians in 2020

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Honda leaves the Russian market

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New sanitary requirements for working conditions approved in Russia

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The Concept of electronic document management in economic activity was approved

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The government allocated 4.7 billion rubles to support millers and bakers

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Victoria Abramchenko: Experiment on wood traceability at LeEGAIS starts on January 1, 2021

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"Russkaya Trapeza" has manufactured a high-speed packaging line for the confectionery factory "Permskaya"

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Construction waste dump near Moscow State University will be liquidated as soon as possible

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The Federal Center will allocate 12.7 billion rubles to St. Petersburg for road construction

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The Ministry of Labor has estimated the size of the subsistence minimum in 2020

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Jewelers asked to postpone the introduction of mandatory jewelry labeling

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In Russia, the rules for the disposal of packaging of goods for manufacturers have been approved

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Victoria Abramchenko approved the Concept of extended producer responsibility

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Results of 2020: bookmarks of new ships and vessels

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Russian customs officials have uncovered an unusual scheme for the import of sanctioned products; 20 tons of Polish pears were detained in the Moscow region

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Which cow is the most profitable to raise

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Russia in 2020 broke the record of the entire USSR for the generation of electricity at nuclear power plants

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Taxes, benefits, rewards: which laws and programs for business came into force on January 1

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In Russia, the minimum wage and the living wage have been increased

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Electronic work books are introduced in Russia

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From July 1, 2021, it will be possible to obtain a qualified electronic signature for legal entities, individual entrepreneurs and notaries free of charge

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From January 1, labeling of light industry products has become mandatory

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Russians were allowed to legally go to remote work

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In Russia, they began to calculate the minimum wage and the cost of living in a new way

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Admiralty shipyards began cutting metal for the fifth trawler of ST-192 project

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A new automated mill complex was opened in Borisoglebsk, Voronezh region

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Rosselkhoznadzor will monitor the use of pesticides and agrochemicals

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The felling and sale of timber is now controlled by the electronic state system

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Oil industry taxes have increased in Russia

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We don’t eat someone else's: meat imports fell sharply

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A new production facility for bottling mineral and drinking water was opened in Bashkiria

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Procurement news • The guillotine takes on the properties of a meat grinder

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Khabib registered a network of fitness clubs and a sports school in Russia

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Top 11 technological achievements of Russia in 2020

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Overview: 14 new production facilities opened in Russia in October 2020

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Kolchuginsky plant "Elektrokabel" continues to modernize production

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In the Leningrad region in 2020, 737 landfills were liquidated

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Revenue of Russian cinemas in 2020 decreased by 58%

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Hereditary veterinarian, ex-head of the veterinary department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia Mikhail Kravchuk passed away

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Achieved world leadership of Russia in reference measuring and calibration capabilities

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Putin instructed to pass laws on artificial intelligence

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Penza machine-tool plant: the thousandth machine is sent to Denmark

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In 2020, at the G.S. Titov received 5 new satellite communication stations

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In Russia, the system of sanitary and epidemiological supervision is being modernized

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The expert lists the largest data breaches in Russia in 2020

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Import of Tomatoes and Peppers into Russia Discussed between the Rosselkhoznadzor and Head of the Chief State Inspectorate for Seed Production, Quarantine and Plant Protection of the Republic of Belar

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Materials for the Government meeting on December 10, 2020

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Russian Railways terminated lease agreements with owners of stalls at Moscow railway stations

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Manturov named new export support mechanisms at the "Made in Russia" forum

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The FCS of Russia in 2021 will conduct two pilot projects to simplify customs procedures for Russian exporters

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Russian Post launched cashless payment of cash on delivery

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International robotics symposium to be held in Yekaterinburg

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"Business Russia" saw the risk of inflating the state of Rosprirodnadzor 21 times

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Three Russian communication satellites "Gonets-M" were put into operation

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The ministry has prepared a unified standard for the IT systems of the state

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A plant for the production of drinking and mineral water was built in the Leningrad region

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AFK Sistema decided to buy Siberian Forest from the King

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Representatives of Qatar and Russia to discuss investment cooperation

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British companies invest in Moscow's economy despite the downturn in international trade - Deputy Mayor Efimov

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The Central Bank revoked the license of the insurer "Spasskiye Vorota-M" for the implementation of compulsory medical insurance

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The government proposes to ease the requirements for the repatriation of export proceeds

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Russia has banned advertising of ways to distort the data of utility meters

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Russian grinding and sharpening machine with CNC RIT-Machine RM-502

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International road carriers will be included in the register

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A greenhouse complex for growing flowers and seedlings was opened in the Moscow region

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Investment company Quarter Partners has created a new venture fund of $ 100 million

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The vice-mayor of Moscow spoke about the involvement of 150 former industrial zones into circulation

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Rosstat's "digital personnel" received the highest marks from the CLIK program experts

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The media learned about the Central Bank's advice to brokers not to sell complex products to Russians

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The court at the request of VEB.RF arrested the shares of the Ukrainian shipping company

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The Moscow City Court called the verdict of the defendants in the Seventh Studio case fair

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FinTech Bank Lost License for Serving Illegal Gambling

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Central Bank bans QIWI from transferring money to foreign stores

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Welcoming speech of the Ambassador of Russia to Great Britain A. V. Kelin at the opening of the annual conference of the NGO "Westminster Forum on Russia"

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Russia: country policy and information notes

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It will be easier for foreigners to buy an enterprise licensed to work with infectious agents

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Ivanovo plant "Avtokran" presented a new model of a truck crane with a lifting capacity of 50 tons

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The state telemedicine service was launched in Russia

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Ministry of Natural Resources: 12 more landfills to be liquidated in Russia by the end of 2020

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The share of finished apartments in new buildings in Moscow reaches 68%

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Mikhail Mishustin chaired a meeting of the Government Commission for Control over Foreign Investments

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60% of venture capital investments in Russia fell on the IT sector

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Production of masks and test tubes will be launched in the Urals

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Industrial laser launched at Atommash

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Deputy Prime Minister instructed to create a unified classification of hazardous waste

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How the Inforce brand conquers the Russian construction market

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The court launched the bankruptcy of the Expert media holding

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Rosselkhoznadzor held talks with the UK Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture

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FAS will create a working group to develop competition in the travel services market

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Developed winter recommendations for the tourism industry

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Economists predicted the Central Bank rate amid surge in inflation

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How to draw up an inheritance for old plots of land

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The World Bank assessed the impact of mass vaccination on the Russian economy

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Flashpoint VC Launches New Venture Fund

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The Federation Council approved the law on the register of certificates of conformity

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One hundred per fruit: the average bill for tangerines is up 20%

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Top 11 technological achievements of Russia in 2020

Interestingly, the year was very difficult, one might say - uniquely difficult. But I haven't remembered so many important technological breakthroughs for a long time. So I present to your attention my, most likely not a complete list of 11 projects.

1. Putting into commercial operation of the floating nuclear power plant "Akademik Lomonosov". The long, very long construction of this unique facility was finally completed with the commissioning of the station in the port of Pevek in Chukotka. There is nothing like this in the world. May 22 floating nuclear power plant …

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Overview: 14 new production facilities opened in Russia in October 2020

In October, 14 new production facilities were opened, of which three are large with investments of more than 1 billion rubles. The total volume of investments is about 10 billion. A new NPO Akonit plant for the production of conveyor rollers was opened in the SEZ "Alabuga". This is the fourth production site of NPO Akonit. Three of them are in the years. Vologda, Kirov and Novokuznetsk. The fourth is now in the Republic of Tatarstan. The plant is focused on the production of conveyor rollers. The design capacity is 1 million pieces per year. NPO Akonit is confident that the entire volume will be in demand. It is planned to sell products not only to Russian conveyor consumers …

A new NPO Akonit plant for the production of conveyor rollers has been opened in the SEZ "Alabuga" / a>

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"Elektrokabel" continues to modernize production

The Kolchuginsky plant "Elektrokabel" (part of the "Cable Alliance Holding", which unites the cable assets of UMMC) installed five new braiding machines in two workshops. The contract amount exceeded RUB 30 million. Workshop No. 4 has three machines designed for braiding semi-finished products of control cables and control cables with copper wires. This type of screen protects the cable from electrical interference and ensures the operation of the automation in the event of a short circuit. Two more machines are installed in the fifth workshop, where the braiding will be carried out with synthetic threads. They serve as additional protection of the cable from mechanical damage, while maintaining the flexibility of the product, which is important when using it in confined spaces, for example, in rolling stock. ...

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In the Leningrad region, 737 landfills were liquidated in 2020

In the Leningrad region in 2020, 596 thousand cubic meters of unauthorized dumps were liquidated. This is 7.5 times higher than the volume of 2019. According to the press service of the regional government, in total 737 unauthorized dumps were eliminated in the Leningrad region. 941 cases of administrative violations were initiated. The total amount of fines amounted to 46.5 million rubles. “Fighting with them [unauthorized landfills - approx. ed.], in 2020 we conducted more than 40 operations, during which we detected illegal movement of waste. For efficiency, we constantly changed the location, ”said Sergei Muravyov, head of the inspection department of the Committee for State Environmental Supervision and Control. So, on average, about 40 trucks were checked during the raid. For gross violations, more than 30 garbage trucks were sent to the parking lot.

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Revenue of Russian cinemas in 2020 decreased by 58%

At the end of 2020, the volume of the Russian film distribution market decreased by 58.8%, that is, by 32.6 billion rubles, if compared with 2019. According to the website of the Cinema Fund, the total box office receipts in Russian cinemas amounted to 22.8 billion rubles in 2020. A total of 88.7 million tickets were sold. "The decrease compared to 2019 amounted to 58.8% in terms of box office and 59.6% in the number of tickets sold," the message says. The pandemic has played a huge role in shrinking movie theater revenues. Recall that in Russia due to the coronavirus, cinemas were suspended for several months. It is noted that the rate of decline in box office receipts was contained thanks to Russian cinema, which compensated for the absence of foreign premieres in the box office.

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An automated mill complex opened in Borisoglebsk

The new mill complex is capable of processing 60,000 tons of grain per year. The mill of high-quality grinding of wheat grain produces 4,000 tons of bakery flour of the first and highest grades per month, includes departments: grain cleaning, milling finished products. There is an accredited production laboratory. The production at the enterprise is as automated as possible. There is only one operator overseeing the control panel in the grinding shop, where 16 roller machines operate, feeding, grinding and all processes. “Despite the virtually fully automated production, the mill complex provided the city with 30 jobs,” said Valentina Naumova. The enterprise is ...

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Rosselkhoznadzor will monitor the use of pesticides and agrochemicals

Control over the circulation of pesticides and agrochemicals is returned to the jurisdiction of the Rosselkhoznadzor. Since 2011, the turnover of these substances has been allowed to flow. As a result, the share of counterfeit products increased to 30%, bees died due to improper use of pesticides

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The felling and sale of timber is now controlled by the electronic state system

The test operation of the updated state system of control over timber turnover has begun. Several forest users will test it by July 1. The Vologda, Arkhangelsk, Tver and Irkutsk regions were selected as pilot regions

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Taxes in the oil industry have increased in Russia

Starting this year, the parameters of the income-added tax and mineral extraction tax for the oil industry will change. According to the Ministry of Finance, by 2023 this will increase federal budget revenues by 686 billion rubles

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We don’t eat someone else's: meat imports fell sharply

Meat prices will continue to fall. Analysts named four main trends in the food market. One of them is the import of meat. It will reach historic lows. And the consumption of dairy products will approach the maximum

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A new production facility for bottling mineral and drinking water was opened in Bashkiria

© s0.rbk.ru A new production facility for bottling mineral and drinking water into glass bottles has been launched in Bashkiria. The project was implemented by the Zhivaya Voda company. The line capacity is 3 thousand bottles per hour, the potential production volume can reach 700 million rubles per year. The products of the new plant meet the highest international standards. By using glass containers, the company plans not only to preserve the natural taste of water, but also to contribute to environmental protection by reducing the consumption of plastic. To ensure round-the-clock operation of the line, eight new jobs have been created at the Zhivaya Voda enterprise. According to experts, the radius of sales of water in plastic bottles is about 400 ...

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Procurement news • The guillotine takes on the properties of a meat grinder

Evidence-based regulation required constant adjustment of control and supervision

Throughout 2020, businesses and regulators did not stop working on building a new regulatory environment, preparing lists of mandatory requirements for the “regulatory guillotine”. It was not possible to fully implement the mechanism - almost a third of the acts were temporarily avoided "guillotining". The very concept of one-stage deregulation, largely under the influence of the coronavirus experience, has been transformed into an applied tool for constant adjustment of regulation depending on its real impact on the economy.

On January 1, 2021, business should wake up in a new regulatory reality. By this time, the reform of control and supervisory activities, designed to simplify the conduct of business, required the triggering of the “regulatory guillotine” - the abolition of outdated and redundant mandatory requirements or their updating in accordance with a new risk-based approach. By building such regulation, business and

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Khabib registered a network of fitness clubs and a sports school in Russia

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is developing several business projects at once. According to the ABN source, the athlete registers a network of fitness clubs and a sports school in Russia. The company "Sildi" applied to Rospatent with a corresponding application. In the homeland of the fighter, she will register the Khabib Gym fitness clubs and the martial arts school named after Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, Khabib's father. Among other things, fitness clubs of Khabib Nurmagomedov will open in London (Great Britain) and the Middle East region. Khabib Nurmagomedov has invested in several projects in recent months. The athlete launched the Eagle Mobile mobile network, and also headed the promotion company. The former fighter bought the Gorilla FC league and renamed it Eagle FC. At the end of October, Khabib Nurmagomedov completed his sports career. He did this at the request of his mother. The Russian left undefeated, during his professional career he won 29 victories and did not suffer a single defeat. It is noteworthy that the first fight in his professional

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Check which international road haulage permits you need

Find out which licenses and permits you need to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys from the UK.

If you operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys, you need a number of licenses and permits.

You must have a  vehicle operator license  to carry your own goods, and other people & # 8217; s goods, both in the UK and on international journeys.

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The other licenses and permits you need depend on which countries the vehicle will travel to or through.

You can apply for a UK License for the Community if you make international journeys for hire or reward within the EU , Liechtenstein, Norway

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Russia broke the record of the entire USSR for the generation of electricity at nuclear power plants

NPPs in Russia ended 2020 with an absolute record for the domestic nuclear industry, having produced over 215.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, thereby exceeding the maximum total generation achieved back in the USSR, said the operator of all nuclear power plants in the Russian Federation, Rosenergoatom Concern (part of to the state corporation "Rosatom"). NPP construction © ria.ru `` We ended 2020 with an absolute record in the entire history of the existence of the Russian nuclear power industry, achieved only during the Soviet era in 1988, when all nuclear power plants produced 215.669 billion kilowatt-hours (taking into account ...

NPPs in Russia finished 2020 with an absolute record for the domestic nuclear industry, generating over 215.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, thereby exceeding the maximum total generation rate reached back in USSR , the operator of all nuclear power plants in the Russian Federation, the concern"

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Taxes, benefits, rewards: which laws and programs for business came into force on January 1

On January 1, 2021, a law on reducing the rate of insurance premiums and income tax for IT companies came into force in Russia. At the same time, the excise tax on tobacco products increased to replenish the budget. In addition, the tax on interest on bank deposits above 1 million rubles and an increase in the personal income tax rate to 15% for citizens who earn more than 5 million rubles a year should bring additional income to the treasury. Read about these and other changes in the material Rusbase. On January 1, 2021, a law on reducing the rate of insurance premiums and income tax for IT companies came into force in Russia. At the same time, the excise tax on tobacco products increased to replenish the budget. In addition, the tax on interest on bank deposits above 1 million rubles and an increase in the personal income tax rate to 15% for citizens who earn more than 5 million rubles a year should bring additional income to the treasury. Read about these and other changes in the material Rusbase.

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In Russia, the minimum wage and the living wage have been increased

In Russia, the size of the minimum wage (minimum wage) and the living wage have been increased.

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Electronic work books are introduced in Russia

From January 1, employees who are employed for the first time will be issued only electronic work books. For those who already have a job, the transition to the electronic version has become an opportunity, but not an obligation

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From July 1, 2021, it will be possible to obtain a qualified electronic signature for legal entities, individual entrepreneurs and notaries free of charge

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From January 1, labeling of light industry products has become mandatory

Since January 1, digital labeling of a number of light industry goods has become mandatory: leather and knitted clothing, coats, raincoats, bed linen, kitchen and table linen. Labeling is designed to reduce the amount of counterfeit and guarantee the rights of consumers to a quality product

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Russians were allowed to legally go to remote work

The law provides for both fully remote and combined remote work. The employer will be able to fire a non-communicating employee, but is obliged to compensate for the use of the employee's own computer

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In Russia, they began to calculate the minimum wage and the cost of living in a new way

Since January 1, the approach to setting the level of the living wage and the minimum wage (minimum wage) has changed.

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Admiralty shipyards began cutting metal for the fifth trawler of ST-192 project

Admiralty shipyards have started cutting metal for the fifth trawler of ST-192 project © sudostroenie.info JSC "Admiralteyskie Verfi" began cutting metal for the construction of the fifth large freezer fishing trawler of ST-192 project. The contract for the construction of a series (8 + 2 in an option) for the Russian Fishery Company was signed in October 2017 as part of the state program of investment quotas. The series is being laid in pairs: "Captain Vdovichenko" and "Mechanic Maslak" are being completed on the water, and "Mechanic Sizov" and "Captain Martynov" were laid down in June and August of this year. Expected h ...

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The Ministry of Labor has estimated the size of the subsistence minimum in 2020

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Russia has calculated the size of the subsistence minimum for 2020 for various categories of citizens.

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Jewelers asked to postpone the introduction of mandatory jewelry labeling

The Guild of Russian Jewelers has asked the government of the country to postpone the introduction of mandatory labeling of jewelry until 2022. This was reported by Interfax with reference to the statement. The Guild of Russian Jewelers has asked the government of the country to postpone the introduction of mandatory labeling of jewelry until 2022. This was reported by Interfax with reference to the statement.

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In Russia, the rules for the disposal of packaging of goods for manufacturers have been approved

Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Victoria Abramchenko approved the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR).

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Victoria Abramchenko approved the Concept of extended producer responsibility

The document was developed on behalf of the President of Russia.

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Results of 2020: laying of new ships

© Photo from open sources 1. 2. Universal landing ships "Ivan Rogov" and "Mitrofan Moskalenko" project 23900 Laid down on 20.07.2020 at JSC Zelenodolsk Plant named after A. M. Gorky (LLC SZ Zaliv). Specifications:* Displacement 25,000 tons standard and 28,000 tons full Length 220.0 m Width 33.0 m Draft 5.0 m Travel speed 22 knots (full ...

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Russian customs officials have revealed an unusual scheme for the import of sanctioned products; 20 tons of Polish pears were detained in the Moscow region

The channel of smuggling of sanctioned products was stopped by employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Smuggling of the Federal Customs Service of Russia together with the Moscow Regional Customs. In the city of Dolgoprudny, customs officers seized more than 20 tons of pears of Polish origin, which were transported under the guise of industrial chemicals. The illegal deliveries were organized by a company - a customs carrier. The attackers used a double cargo substitution scheme: goods of various nomenclature imported into the EAEU through the territory of the Republic of Belarus were placed under the customs transit procedure with delivery to one of the Russian customs posts. On the way, such products, which were under customs control, were loaded into another vehicle, which followed to Russia on counterfeit bills of lading within the framework of mutual trade with the EAEU countries. The criminals filled the vacated cargo compartments with sanctioned goods and put fake seals of the Belarusian customs authorities. Prohibited cargo entered Russia

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Which cow is the most profitable to raise

Beef cattle raising is not a cheap pleasure. You can expect a return on investment in at least 10 years. How to make money on beef cattle breeding and which beef is the most profitable,

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Late in the year, Russian banks have been issuing less credit cards. Experts believe that is the way for banks not to get involved with people who may be unable to repay borrowed money.

In November, 691,400 credit cards were issued which is 8.2% less than in October. In December, the number declined further. On the average, lending limit has been also cut down.

Financial institutions have thus changed their lending policy in order to lower credit risks and reduce possible future losses.

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Tver Machine-Tool Plant sums up the results of the year. With faith in the future

© stankomach.com During this year, the Tver plant has done serious work: new workshops have been put into operation, new models have been developed and existing models of machine tools have been improved, the list of optional equipment has been expanded, and important developments have been made to introduce digitalization. New partners and suppliers have appeared. The most important event of the year was the move of production to new workshops. 15,000 m2 of new premises were purchased, of which 4,500 m2 were used, floors were poured, heating was carried out, lighting and 8 cranes were installed. The assembly of lathes and CNC milling centers now takes place here. A meal room and a changing room for 150 people were organized for employees. We are preparing workshops for powder painting, machining for launch ...

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Bank Vostochny dropped a claim against Michael Calvey for ₽2.5 billion

Bank Vostochny refused a civil claim for damages in the amount of 2.5 billion rubles.

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The Ministry of Construction of Russia sums up the results of 2020 in the field of technical regulation

Any business seeks to minimize costs, and construction is no exception. The role of state technical regulation of construction is to ensure the safety of buildings and structures by developing requirements for construction objects, work execution processes and a system for monitoring compliance with the quality of established requirements.

Any business seeks to minimize costs, and construction is no exception. The role of state technical regulation of construction is to ensure the safety of buildings and structures by developing requirements for construction objects, work execution processes and a system for monitoring compliance with the quality of established requirements.

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In Russia, the simplified drug labeling regime was extended until mid-2021

The Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies (CRPT, the operator of the labeling system) reports that in Russia the simplified labeling regime for drugs has been extended until July 1, 2021. “Simplified mechanisms for accepting goods and work in the drug labeling system will remain until July 1, 2021,” the message says. It turns out that before this date it is not necessary to wait from the suppliers of goods for confirmation of the acceptance of drugs. "When importing drugs into Russia, importers may not wait for confirmation of import from the holders or holders of the registration certificate," the message says. However, after July 1, 2021, other drug labeling rules will begin to operate.

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How national projects changed the lives of Russians in 2020

National projects in 2020 started to work in full force and began to show noticeable results. Moreover, these results are not limited to a simple quantitative set of numbers. On the contrary, they have influenced the lives of many Russians in the most concrete way.

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Honda leaves the Russian market

Honda's Russian subsidiary, Honda Motor Rus, will stop delivering new cars to Russia during 2022, the company said in a statement. "The subsidiary company of Honda Motor Co -" Honda Motor Rus "announces the termination of the supply of new cars to official dealers in the Russian Federation during 2022," - said in a statement. The company said that the decision was dictated by the strategy for further development of the automobile business of Honda Motor.

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New sanitary requirements for working conditions approved in Russia

New sanitary and epidemiological requirements for working conditions were approved by Rospotrebnadzor. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2021. Thus, the organization of the workspace for employees, the provision of working process conditions, as well as the necessary sanitary and anti-epidemic measures are being specified. In particular, in a workplace for seated work, legroom should not be less than 50 cm and less than 60 cm. In this case, employers should equip places for working standing with a support seat. A separate paragraph of the document specifies the working conditions of women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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The Concept of electronic document management in economic activity was approved

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The government allocated 4.7 billion rubles to support millers and bakers

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Victoria Abramchenko: The experiment on wood traceability at LeEGAIS starts on January 1, 2021

On January 1, 2021, an experiment on traceability of timber turnover starts in Russia. It will run until June 30, 2021. From July 1, 2021, the system of traceability of timber and transactions with it (LesEGAIS), modernized as a result of the experiment, will begin to work on an ongoing basis throughout the country. Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria Abramchenko announced this

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"Russkaya Trapeza" has manufactured a high-speed packaging line for the confectionery factory "Permskaya"

Trapeza has completed the commissioning of a high-speed packaging line for packing confectionery products in a three-seam Flow-Pack. The customer was the Permskaya confectionery, which since 1892 has been putting on the market more than 120 types of products. Within the framework of the project, the designers of a machine-building holding in St. snail (twisted tape). The productivity of the processing line depends on the number of packed products in one row and varies from 62 to 312 packs / min. Equipment list: -

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Construction waste dump near Moscow State University will be liquidated as soon as possible

Work on the elimination of a large construction waste dump in the Ramenki area will be carried out as soon as possible, said Moscow Vice Mayor Pyotr Biryukov. It is planned to build a scientific and technological valley of Moscow State University at this place.

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The Federal Center will allocate 12.7 billion rubles to St. Petersburg for road construction

The Governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, signed a decree approving agreements with the federal center. We are talking about transferring 12.7 billion rubles to the budget of St. Petersburg. More than a third of this amount will be allocated in 2021. Smolny reported that agreements are being concluded between the Federal Road Agency and the government of St. Petersburg. So, from 2021 to 2023, an additional 12.7 billion rubles will be allocated for the construction of roads in St. Petersburg. Thus, the funds will be used, among other things, to connect the Lakhta Center business district, reconstruct the Petrozavodskoe highway and build an interchange at the intersection of Moskovskoe highway with Dunaysky prospect. In addition, money will be needed for the construction of the South Latitudinal Highway and the reconstruction of the Ligovsky overpass. In 2021, an additional 4.7 billion rubles will be allocated for St. Petersburg roads.

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An investment per se is a risky business regardless of the target assets. A chosen strategy is the main thing, AMarkets Analytics Director Artem Deev told Invest Foresight.

A wish to make big money within little time entails a risk of losing everything altogether, since investors, when looking for greatest revenues, buy high yield assets which may often turn out to be bubbles. In 2020, for instance, there were assets in the DeFi market which could grew tenfold within a few months or even weeks. Yet their collapse was also instantaneous. Therefore only most experienced crypto traders managed to make sizeable profit by having sold their digital assets at the right moment.

A conservative strategy is aimed at protecting capital and reasonably expanding it, rather than at making maximum profits. The followers of this strategy mainly invest in Bitcoins. At the moment though it’s time to make a decision whether one should sell out Bitcoins which are likely to collapse in the nearest future, or wait for some more time in order to acquire more coins at a bottom price. Bitcoin will eventually resume its growth and may gain substantial value and reach $40K or even $50K, Artem Deev believes.

“In any case, there are no assets available in the market of crypto currencies, which are truly secure,” he says. “Digital currencies are highly volatile. In the current environment even most conservative investments in gold and US dollars bear risks of losing value. Digital assets therefore require good market knowledge and investment skills.”

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The crisis as a stimulus for the revival of medical diplomacy

The aesthetic medicine sector, like other businesses in Russia, experienced difficult times in the past year. At the same time, difficulties always reveal market trends and prospects in the development of companies in any field, not excluding the medical one. What were the most difficult tests in 2020, and are there any prospects and directions for expanding the business of companies in private medicine in the coming 2021, a medical industry expert shared.

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Until bilateral veterinary certificates are agreed upon, livestock products for deliveries from the UK will be accompanied by documents approved by the Decision of the Customs Union Commission

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance informs that in connection with the end of the transitional period for the exit of the UK from the European Union from January 1, 2021 until the agreement of bilateral forms of veterinary certificates, the supply of livestock and poultry products from the UK to Russia will be accompanied by Uniform forms of veterinary certificates approved by the Decision of the Customs Union Commission dated 07.04.2011 No. 607. We also inform you that from January 1, 2021, the import of livestock products into the UK will be accompanied by new forms of veterinary certificates published here. Until March 31, 2021, the UK has determined a transitional period, during which supplies to this country will be accompanied by EU format veterinary certificates. In addition, advance notifications for shipments of live animals, animal products and non-animal products to

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Labeling of dairy products will begin on January 20 on a voluntary basis

Labeling of dairy products in Russia from January 20 will begin on a voluntary basis. This was reported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Mandatory labeling requirements for cheese and ice cream will come into force on June 1

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Garbage companies received support for 9 billion rubles in a year

Garbage companies received support for 9 billion rubles in a year

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Production of ultra-short-acting insulin to be launched in Russia

Production of ultra-short-acting insulin to be launched in Russia

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In 2021, the insurance market will grow moderately

In 2021, the insurance market will grow moderately

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The Cabinet of Ministers proposed to introduce penalties for the use of foreign satellite communications

Today, December 29, the Government of the Russian Federation submitted to the State Duma a bill on the introduction of fines for telecom operators who use a foreign satellite system. The corresponding document was published in the Duma electronic database. So, for evading the obligation to form the Russian segment of the satellite system, it is proposed to introduce fines in the amount of 10 thousand to 30 thousand rubles for officials, and from 500 thousand to 1 million rubles - for legal entities. The government of the Russian Federation submitted a bill on fines for violations of the use of satellite communications to the State Duma. Earlier ABN reported that in 2021 a new mobile operator will appear in St. Petersburg.

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Former top manager of Inter RAO Karina Turcan received 15 years for espionage

Former board member of Inter RAO Karina Turcan received 15 years in prison for espionage related to the supply of electricity to Ukraine. The defense links her persecution to the conflict with the authorities of Transnistria

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The Ministry of Construction of Russia forms standards for the construction and operation of facilities on permafrost soils

More than 60% of the territory of Russia, including the Murmansk region, the north of the Arkhangelsk region, the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the Komi Republic, the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the Krasnoyarsk Territory, most of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug are areas where permafrost soils are spread, the so-called cryolithozone. More than 60% of the territory of Russia, including the Murmansk region, the north of the Arkhangelsk region, the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the Komi Republic, the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the Krasnoyarsk Territory, most of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug are areas where permafrost soils are spread, the so-called cryolithozone.

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The ex-head of the bailiffs of the Omsk region received three years in prison for a bribe

The court found the ex-head of the Federal Service of Bailiffs (FSSP) of the Omsk region, Vladimir Vitruk, guilty of accepting a bribe and exceeding official powers.

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Change of site: assembly of Hyundai may stop at Avtotor

Auto giant Hyundai has completed the acquisition of the Russian General Motors plant. The Russian office of the Korean company has not yet disclosed the reason for this acquisition, but more and more information appears about the possible transfer of production of Hyundai and Kia models from Avtotor to a new site.

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Public chamber asks to extend water labeling experiment

The Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, following a discussion of the situation on the market of packaged drinking water, proposed to extend the experiment on its labeling until the end of 2021, a copy of the appeal addressed to the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin and the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov is at the disposal of RIA Novosti.

"Given the emerging negative economic situation in the country caused by the consequences of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the event participants suggested considering the possibility of extending until the end of 2021 the timing of the experiment on labeling with identification means of packaged drinking water, "the document says.

The experiment on labeling of packaged drinking water is taking place in Russia from April 1 of this year to March 1, 2021. At the end of December, the State Commission for Combating Illicit Trafficking in Industrial Products approved the inclusion of water in the list of goods that are subject to mandatory labeling in Russia.

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Quotas for Russian products wrapped in directives

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has prepared a plan to force state-owned companies to import substitution

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Artem Maksimov: The possibilities of powder metallurgy are colossal

Grankom built the country's largest production of metal powders and granules in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The general director of Grancom told about the company's work in a pandemic and the advantages of powder metallurgy technologies Artem Maximov

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Maxim Klochay: digital transformation allowed the enterprise to reach a new level of cooperation with business partners

Maxim Klochay: digital transformation allowed the enterprise to reach a new level of cooperation with business partners

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Evgeny Amelin: The "Vacuum Metallurgy Plant" has unique equipment for our country

Vacuum Metallurgy Plant & quot; in the Nizhny Novgorod region - the most modern complex for the production of titanium alloys in Russia and the CIS. The general director of the enterprise Evgeny Amelin spoke about the production results of the year, the challenges of the pandemic and plans for the future.

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The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has established an organization to represent space startup companies in Australia.

Called the Aurora Space Startup Cluster, the new company is based at the Lot Fourteen innovation neighborhood in Adelaide, South Australia that is also home to the Australian Space Agency, The Lead portal reports.

Australia’s space industry is relatively young, with the Australian Space Agency founded in 2018. The South Australian space ecosystem has grown in recent years, with collaborations with NASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and the presence of numerous successful startups such as Myriota, Lux Aerobot, and ResearchSat.

SmartSat CEO Prof Andy Koronios said Aurora already has more than 65 member companies from all sectors of the space supply chain but is looking for more. He said they had startups offering rocket launch services, in-space computing, precision sensors, satellite digital twin technology, in-orbit and deep space operations, right through to ground station antennae development and Earth data applications for agriculture, resources and sustainability management.

Dr Tim Parsons, from Delta-V Newspace Alliance, chaired the Aurora Steering Group in the past year through its formation phase and said the new company aims to provide a framework for startups to grow through commercial collaboration with one another, research organizations, and local and international organizations.

“Startups are, by definition, companies looking to grow fast by leveraging new technologies and disruptive business models,” Dr Parsons said. “If we’re to have any chance of meeting the nation’s ambitious growth targets for space, we need to help our space startups grow faster, in technical readiness level, in capability to execute, and commercial acumen.”

The SmartSat CRC is a consortium of universities and other research organizations, partnered with industry that has been funded by the Australian Government to develop know-how and technologies in advanced telecommunications and IoT connectivity, intelligent satellite systems and Earth observation next generation data services. The impact of this research will be to develop intellectual property and a specialist industry expertise that will spawn new businesses, create export economic value and generate new high-tech jobs for all Australians.

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Russia has increased the production of agricultural machinery in 2020 by 30% and set a new export record

In the first 11 months of 2020, Russian factories produced agricultural equipment worth 136.7 billion rubles, which is 30% more than a year earlier, the Russian Association of Specialized Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers (Rosspetsmash) calculated. © tractorf.ru Supplies of agricultural machinery to the domestic market increased by 46% to 121.3 billion rubles (VAT included), export supplies increased by 14% to 13.8 billion rubles (excluding VAT). Export deliveries in monetary terms have already exceeded the record result of 2019 of 12.1 billion rubles. The Association noted that they fear that a sharp rise in metal prices, which amounted to 25-35% depending on the type of product, may affect the rate of production of agricultural machinery. The greatest growth in the production of Russian agricultural machinery in quantitative terms, in particular, is observed in the segment of agricultural tractors & amp; ...

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The Ministry of Construction of Russia supports investment projects in the format of public-private partnerships in the housing sector

For modernization municipal infrastructure in the regions state development corporation VEB.RF and Rosvodokanal Group of Companies today announced the creation of a joint enterprises for the implementation of projects in the field of water supply, sanitation and modernization of the communal infrastructure of Russian regions. For modernization municipal infrastructure in the regions state development corporation VEB.RF and Rosvodokanal Group of Companies today announced the creation of a joint enterprises for the implementation of projects in the field of water supply, sanitation and modernization of the communal infrastructure of Russian regions.

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Pharmacists want to oblige to offer first of all inexpensive drugs

The State Duma wants to limit the monopoly of pharmacy chains on the market, and to oblige pharmacists to offer customers, first of all, cheap drugs. This should contribute to the development of healthy competition in the market and improved drug supply, the authors of the initiative believe.

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Russians give up their land plots

The share of land plots owned by Russians by the beginning of 2020 decreased. At the same time, the share of land owned by legal entities and authorities has increased, it follows from the state report prepared by Rosreestr on the state and use of land in Russia

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The results of the implementation of the investment project to improve the water quality of the Volga in 2020 have been summed up

The Ministry of Construction of Russia summed up the current results of the implementation of the investment project to improve the water quality of the Volga in 2020. The $ 320 million project has entered the stage of practical implementation.

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"Bankrupt" redistribution: the attack on the trading house "Vimos" was estimated at almost 500 billion rubles

The Vimos trading house has faced unprecedented claims in claims totaling almost half a trillion rubles. The company calls the lawsuits absurd and nonsense, highlighting several versions of such an attack on its business. ABN understood the situation. The well-known trading house "Vimos" in the Leningrad region owns 40 shopping centers for building and finishing materials. The business is managed through two legal entities - Stroytorgovlya LLC and Yakor LLC. Both legal entities are immediately mentioned on December 17 in bankruptcy claims in the database of the Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region. According to the published information, companies are surprisingly included in the documents as both plaintiffs and defendants. The "twins" demand 138 billion rubles from "Anchor" and 352 billion from "Stroytorgovl". But Vimos was immediately denied the filing of such claims, and I would like to stress that they did not file a claim with the Arbitration Court. “We have not filed any claims, for me this is

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The Ministry of Finance proposes to extend the deadline for amending the law on bookmakers

The Ministry of Finance proposes to extend the deadline for amending the law on bookmakers

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Melnichenko will create a new large transport holding

SUEK and Eurochem, owned by Andrey Melnichenko, are consolidating transport assets on the basis of a new logistics holding. In terms of the volume of railway traffic, it can take the fourth place in Russia

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Zarina Doguzova spoke about the goals of the national tourism development project

In 2021, Russia is expected to adopt a national project for tourism development, said the head of the Federal Tourism Agency Zarina Doguzova. Its goal is to expand the possibilities of an interesting and affordable vacation around the country for Russians

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IT companies explained on tax incentives in 2021

IT companies explained on tax incentives in 2021

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Diesel fuel production launched in Tatarstan

On December 21, a new diesel fuel production was launched at the TANECO refinery complex in Nizhnekamsk. The middle distillate hydrotreating unit (GOSD) was built in three years. The plant will process about 3.7 million tons of raw materials annually. More than 16 billion rubles were invested in the project; its implementation lasted three years. In total, Tatneft has invested about 400 billion rubles in the implementation of the TANECO project. 95% of the installation equipment was made in Russia. This year, four new high-tech installations have already been commissioned at the TANECO complex. Thanks to the commissioning of the facility, the annual production of diesel fuel in accordance with environmental standards for engines ...

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The second painting booth was installed for the manufacturer of electric trains "Lastochka" near Yekaterinburg

Due to the growth in production indicators, the existing painting and drying chamber for preparation, painting and drying of the surface of products did not begin to cope with the increased volume of processing. The second painting and drying booth from SPK GROUP allows painting locomotives and their parts in compliance with all sanitary and hygienic and fire safety standards, ensuring high-quality application of insulating and paint-and-varnish coatings and surface drying.

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Russian power grids will go digital

Russian power grids will go digital

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Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots

MOSCOW (AP) - Developers of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V on Monday announced signing an agreement with AstraZeneca to test a combination of the British drugmaker's COVID-19 shots and a component of the vaccine created in Moscow.

The developers of Sputnik V proposed the approach to AstraZeneca last month, suggesting it could increase the effectiveness of the British vaccine. The company announced on Dec. 11 a study to test the combination, and on Monday signed a memorandum of cooperation with Moscow-based medical research facility the Gamaleya Institute, the Russian Direct Investment Fund and Russian drugmaker R-Pharm.

AstraZeneca developed its vaccine with Oxford University. The Gamaleya Institute developed Sputnik V, and the Russian Direct Investment Fund bankrolled the project.

Speaking at a teleconference marking the signing of the memorandum, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed cooperation between AstraZeneca and

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Released a new boat model "BARS"

In the fall of 2020, the RosPromResource group of companies has expanded the range of produced small boats by designing and building a new model of the boat. The new model was named "BARS". High quality materials were used in the manufacture, which give the boat an attractive appearance and ensure a comfortable stay on the boat. Improved ergonomics allow the boat to be used on expeditions and long-distance trips. © rushovercraft.com One of the advantages of this boat is the ability to install a standby outboard engine. The use of premium materials and the company's quality management system, which meets international standards, ensures the reliability of the vessel, the safety and comfort of passengers. Two boats of the new model were successfully tested and were delivered to the department of the Federal Agency for Fishery in Saratov and Volgograd. This is the second ...

In the fall of 2020, the RosPromResource group of companies expanded the range of small-sized

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Rogozin lists Russia's global goals in space

Dmitry Rogozin, General Director of the Roscosmos State Corporation, listed the global goals that Russia faces in the exploration of outer space.

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JSC "Onega Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Plant" handed over the dirt-haulage scow "Smela"

FSUE "Rosmorport", after successful completion of sea trials, accepted the self-propelled soil haulage scow "Smela", built by the order of the enterprise for JSC "Onega shipbuilding and ship repair plant". Built at JSC OSSZ by order of FSUE "Rosmorport", a self-propelled twin-screw dump scow of class KM Ice1 R3-RSN AUT3 Hopper "Brave" is designed to transport soil from dredgers to unloading sites during dredging operations, to work as part of dredgers with a scoop or refuler dredger. The vessel has a modular hull and a container-type main power plant. The modular method of building the hull allows: - to simplify the shape of the hull lines; - to implement ...

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The Ministry of Finance allowed a boom in jewelry sales in 2021

The introduction of jewelry labeling in Russia from 2021 will lead to an explosive growth in legal sales of jewelry made of precious metals and stones, says Deputy Finance Minister of Russia Alexei Moiseev, RIA Novosti reports.

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Construction of a complex for the production of gasoline began in the Rostov region

The Novoshakhtinsky Petroleum Products Plant has begun construction of a gasoline production complex. Several large-scale investment projects with a total investment of 177 billion rubles are being implemented at the Novoshakhtinsky Refinery. A new complex for the production of motor gasoline AI-92 and AI-95 of Euro 5 class, diesel fuel of Euro 5 class, as well as commercial liquefied hydrocarbon gases is planned to be put into operation in 2024. With the construction of new units of the plant, the depth of oil refining and the range of products will significantly increase. The use of modern technological solutions will minimize the impact on the environment. With the expansion of production, the involvement of the plant in the life of the region will increase ...

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National project "Ecology" allowed to eliminate 64 dangerous objects

National project & quot; Ecology & quot; allowed to eliminate 64 dangerous objects

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Gold miner arrested for embezzlement

Pavel Maslovsky will remain in custody until February 23, 2021. He is accused of stealing the assets of the company he founded, Petropavlovsk, worth 95 million rubles. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that Maslovsky had accomplices who are now being identified

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For three quarters, the export of agricultural products increased by more than 15%

For three quarters, the export of agricultural products increased by more than 15%

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Within the framework of the national project, a number of enterprises of the Russian Federation significantly increased their output

Within the framework of the national project `` Increasing labor productivity and supporting employment '' a number of enterprises have managed to significantly increase their output per employee. Trainings, master classes, use of online services help to increase efficiency

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GK "Hals" sold tower "A" of the business center SkyLight

GK "Hals" sold an office building - tower "A" in the SkyLight business center on Leningradsky prospect in Moscow. The developer did not disclose the amount of the transaction. “Today we are pleased to announce that the sale of Tower A of the SkyLight Business Center, a fully realized premium-level office building, has been completed. For the new owner, the deal became an investment one, since the object was fully leased to Mail.ru Group until April 2026, ”said Viktor Adamov, President of Hals-Development, member of the investment committee of ZPIF Development Assets. According to him, the company notes the high interest of investors in the purchase of premium office premises as a ready-made rental business. Thus, the SkyLight business center is a fully realized class A office complex, uniting two 27-storey independent buildings, mirrored in relation to each other - tower A and tower B. The object was created in the hi-tech style by the project of the architect Alexei Vorontsov. Wherein

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More roads built in 2020 than a year earlier

More roads built in 2020 than a year earlier

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Mindrock Capital invested $ 22 million in education platform Udemy

Pavel Cherkashin's investment fund Mindrock Capital has invested $ 22 million in the educational online platform Udemy. The shares were purchased on the secondary market. Rusbase was informed about this by a representative of the fund. Pavel Cherkashin's investment fund Mindrock Capital has invested $ 22 million in the educational online platform Udemy. The shares were purchased on the secondary market. Rusbase was informed about this by a representative of the fund.

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VEB will invest 85 billion rubles. to the school construction project

The state corporation VEB.RF plans to invest 85 billion rubles.

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The Russian government has prepared the second package of measures to support the IT industry

The Russian government has prepared the second package of measures to support the IT industry

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The FCS of Russia informs: from January 22, 2021, statistical forms are not required for a number of goods

The FCS of Russia informs: from January 22, 2021, for a number of goods moved within the framework of mutual trade of the Russian Federation with the EAEU member states, it is not required to submit a statistical form to the customs authority. This, among other things, will allow eliminating duplication of information provided to the customs authorities and reducing the administrative burden on participants in foreign economic activity. The corresponding changes have been made to Article 278 of the Federal Law "On Customs Regulation in the Russian Federation" by Federal Law No. 433-FZ dated December 22, 2020. These categories include goods declared in accordance with the established procedure by submitting a declaration for goods to the customs authorities of the Russian Federation (for example, oil and oil products); goods moved by individuals for personal use; goods containing information related to state secrets; goods that are not subject to accounting in accordance with the Methodology for maintaining statistics of mutual trade in goods of the EAEU Member States. REFERENCE Federal Law No.

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“In the game at the meeting with the boss, you need to show yourself as much as possible. And in real life there are many more bosses. "

Valeria Zhilieva is a designer and founder of the Zhilyova Lingerie brand, which has existed since 2014. The company, originally from Kiev, has offices in 10 countries, including Australia, Japan and the United States, and sells thousands of products a year around the world. The brand regularly collaborates with opinion leaders, for example, the founder of a network of tattoo studios, Alexandra Masyuk, and blogger Maria Novosad. “In recent years, I have dreamed of combining tech and underwear,” Zhilyeva tells about herself. One of the sources of inspiration for her was computer games, which the entrepreneur has been interested in since childhood. As part of the Business Game project, Valeria told RB.RU about what it is like to be a girl gamer, what qualities and soft skills games develop, what awaits women's esports, and how to compare lingerie, technology and gaming. Valeria Zhilieva is a designer and founder of the Zhilyova Lingerie brand, which has existed since 2014. The company, originally from Kiev, has offices in 10

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More than 6 thousand enterprises will be helped to increase productivity

More than 6 thousand enterprises will be helped to increase productivity

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Russian fish will swim to Europe instead of China

Russian manufacturers cannot sell products to China - the ports of the Middle Kingdom have closed due to COVID-19. The situation threatens with serious economic consequences for both domestic companies and their foreign partners

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Abramchenko: More than half of the garbage in the Russian Federation will go to sorting by 2024

The systems for sorting and recycling solid municipal waste, for which 78 billion rubles have been allocated until 2024, will by this time separate more than half of the waste into fractions, and dispose of 12%. This was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Victoria Abramchenko

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Manturov: Russia exported $ 350 million worth of baby products this year

Manturov: Russia exported $ 350 million worth of baby products this year

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How to choose a payment service for your online business - a beginner's guide

The Internet business is experiencing a new stage of growth, primarily in the retail segment. More and more people are buying goods and services online - self-isolation has pushed even conservative users to this. But for a business to pick up a new wave, it is not enough to go online with sales. It is important to understand that different payment solutions are suitable for different ecommerce formats. What they are and which one to choose for your business - we will tell you about the example of the YuKassa service. The Internet business is experiencing a new stage of growth, primarily in the retail segment. More and more people are buying goods and services online - self-isolation has pushed even conservative users to this. But for a business to pick up a new wave, it is not enough to go online with sales. It is important to understand that different payment solutions are suitable for different ecommerce formats. What they are and which one to choose for your business - we will tell you about the example of the YuKassa service.

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Burda has lost the right to publish magazines Verena and "Sabrina" in Russia

ID Burda will no longer publish Sabrina, Verena and Anna knitting magazines. But the publications will not leave the Russian market - they will be published by a former partner of Bauer Media

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Regulator guillotine jammed

From January 1, 2021, the entire array of rules establishing mandatory requirements should have been completely abolished, with the exception of those legal acts that have been agreed with the business. This would significantly reduce the administrative burden on the business.

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Product manufacturers will be responsible for recycling 100% of the packaging

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), developed by a working group headed by Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko, obliges the manufacturer of the goods to be fully responsible for the disposal of packaging, according to the press service of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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The Central Bank of the Russian Federation proposed to streamline the issuance of licenses in the financial market

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation proposed to streamline the issuance of licenses in the financial market

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Daily milk production at EkoNiva farms reaches 2,800 tons

Agroholding EkoNiva has taken another milestone - 2800 tons of raw milk per day. At the end of 2019, this figure was 2,400 tons. The last month became a shock, during which more than 200 tons of milk per day were added. These results were achieved thanks to active development. Four new livestock breeding complexes were launched in Novosibirsk, Kaluga, Voronezh regions and in Bashkiria for a total of almost 13,000 cows. Continuous improvement of the feeding system and improvement of animal welfare made it possible to obtain 27 kg of milk per forage cow (And a year ago ...

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RusHydro has put into operation a unique wind-diesel complex in the Arctic village of Tiksi

In the Arctic village of Tiksi in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), RusHydro has put into operation a wind-diesel complex (VDK) with a capacity of 3,900 kW that has no analogues in Russia. The wind-diesel complex consists of a 900 kW wind farm, a 3,000 kW diesel power plant and a 1,000 kW energy storage system. All elements of the complex are united by an automated control system for the production and distribution of electricity. The VDK will generate more than 12 million kWh of electricity per year, providing reliable power supply to the polar village of Tiksi with a population of five thousand. The VDK will be operated by Sakhaenergo JSC (subsidiary of PJSC & amp; l ...

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The complex reconstruction of the external power supply network of the port "Ust-Luga"

Reliability of power supply to the Ust-Luga commercial sea port will be ensured by three modern substations of Rosseti Lenenergo: - new substation 110/35/10 kV "Ust-Luga" with a capacity of 32 MVA, - new substation 110/10 kV "Vistino" with a capacity of 50 MVA, - reconstructed substation 110/10 kV "Port". In the course of the work, 37.4 km of 110 kV power lines and 110 kV overhead lines at the substation were installed. The facilities are equipped with intelligent equipment: 100% observability is provided, information transfer to a single system, remote control and management. This project was implemented in accordance with the concept of "Digital Transformation 2030" and guarantees reliable power supply to large ...

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Licensed insurers will be limited to operations with assets

Vladimir Putin signed a law expanding the powers of the Bank of Russia in order to prevent the withdrawal of funds from insurance organizations. The changes are aimed at protecting the funds of insurers' clients: preserving the property of insurance organizations will allow them to fulfill their obligations to citizens

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State facilities will be erected by a single customer

State facilities will be erected by a single customer

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New sanitary requirements for shops and markets

Rospotrebnadzor has established new sanitary and epidemiological requirements for stores and markets from January 1 to 2027, the corresponding decree of the chief state sanitary doctor of the Russian Federation Anna Popova was published on the official Internet portal of legal information.

"To approve the sanitary and epidemiological rules of the joint venture 2.3.6.3668-20" Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the conditions of operation of trade objects and markets that implement food products ", - the document says.

According to the document, the date of entry into force of the rules is January 1, 2021, their effect is established until January 1, 2027.

As follows from the resolution , employees engaged in work related to the storage, transportation and sale of products must undergo mandatory periodic medical examinations.

Stores must be equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Sewage equipment must be ...

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Roscosmos filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer Soyuz for RUB 4.7 billion

The essence of the claims is not specified in the statement of claim

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The head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Elvira Nabiullina told what her brooches mean

The head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina said that her brooches at press conferences following the meeting of the board of directors on monetary policy in 2020 conveyed the regulator's understanding of the situation in the economy. “I've always worn brooches. This year, I was probably trying to convey our understanding of the situation, ”she told RTVI. According to Elvira Nabiullina, she only thinks about the meaning of the brooch being worn, but it is interpreted more broadly. The head of the Central Bank also noted that she had not yet decided whether she would continue to wear brooches next year. We will remind, earlier in the media there was information that the head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina is not just putting on brooches. It was assumed that they carry a secret meaning and speak about the future actions of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. So, in June 2020, a brooch in the shape of a dove appeared on the lapel of Elvira Nabiullina's jacket - the embodiment of a soft shelf, and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation lowered the key rate by 1%. In March, when the regulator left the rate unchanged, the head of the Central Bank put on a tumbler-shaped brooch.

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The number of Russians willing to always work remotely has doubled during the pandemic

Since April, the number of Russians willing to work remotely all the time has doubled. According to the SuperJob study, 41% of citizens would like to stay away from home after the end of the pandemic; in April, only 19% of Russians wanted to work from home. At the same time, 51% of employers began to allow their employees to work remotely in December, compared to 37% in October. It is noted that most often employees in the field of information technology (32%), sales (31%), accounting (30%) and personnel management (25%) are transferred to remote work. We will remind, earlier ABN reported that Russian enterprises want to leave the "remote" for another one or two years.

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The government will allocate more than 172 billion rubles. for the development of roads in the regions

In the next three years, the government will allocate 172.3 billion rubles to the regions.

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The government will allocate more than 172.3 billion rubles for the development of the road network in the regions

Order of December 25, 2020 No. 3542-r

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A new metallurgical plant of the company "Modern Forging Technologies" was opened in Chelyabinsk

The Konar Industrial Group has organized a new production of forging products on the territory of the Stankomash industrial park. The enterprise "Modern Forging Technologies" plans to produce annually up to 20 thousand tons of forgings of shafts for pumps, electric motors, generators, turbines and forgings of rings, discs, casings. These import-substituting products will be supplied to the nearby plants "Russian Electric Motors" and "Oil Pumps", as well as to enterprises in strategic sectors of Russia: power engineering, nuclear power, shipbuilding, oil and gas industry. The total investment in the launch of the plant amounted to 2 billion rubles. The new enterprise has created 200 jobs for highly skilled workers and engineers ...

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Volkhov plant "PhosAgro" was included in the number of pilot projects to launch SZPK

Complex for the production of phosphorus-containing fertilizers, being built by PhosAgro Group in Volkhov, was included in the number of pilot projects to launch the mechanism of Agreements on the protection and encouragement of investments. The project is estimated at 28 billion rubles

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How is it planned to develop ecotourism in Russia

Visitors to specially protected natural areas make up only 10% of all tourists in Russian regions, said Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko. In her opinion, the draft law on ecotourism prepared by the government will help to increase the attractiveness of this leisure option.

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New "green" power plants built in Russia in 2020

New `` green '' were built in Russia in 2020 power plants

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The amount of the settlement agreement between Gutseriev and Otkrytie will amount to 14 billion rubles.

The founder of the Safmar group, Mikhail Gutseriev, will pay the Otkrytie bank about ₽14 billion, sources told RBC. So he will settle the claims of the Central Bank due to the reorganization of B&N Bank. Earlier, Gutseriev has already made a peace deal with Trust for ₽135 billion

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AMENDMENT TO THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING FOREIGN IMVESTMENT (57-FZ)

24-12-2020 | 13:16

On December 23, 2020, Andrey Tsyganov, Deputy Head of the FAS Russia, presented the draft law at a plenary session of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. During his speech, Andrey Tsyganov noted that amendments to the Law on the Procedure for Making Foreign Investments (57-FZ) are aimed at eliminating specific barriers to foreign

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It became known when the authorities will decide on the extension of distance learning in universities

The head of the Ministry of Education and Science, Valery Falkov, said that the Russian authorities would decide to extend distance learning in universities after the New Year holidays. “We will leave after the New Year holidays, look at the situation with the coronavirus, we will make a decision,” the minister said. According to TASS, when making a decision, the opinion of Rospotrebnadzor, city authorities, as well as the opinion of the leadership of the universities themselves will be taken into account. Recall that since November 13, universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg have switched to distance learning due to the spread of the new coronavirus. The restriction is now valid until February 6th.

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Since the beginning of 2020, the Rosselkhoznadzor has identified more than 3,000 phantom sites during the analysis of the FSIS "Mercury"

The territorial offices of the Rosselkhoznadzor regularly monitor the registration of electronic veterinary accompanying documents (eVDS) for animal products in the Mercury system. In the course of such a daily analysis, it is possible to identify violations committed by authorized persons of enterprises and state veterinarians when releasing controlled goods into circulation. In particular, the department, using the system, records the facts of issuing eVDS for expired goods, the substitution of information about the manufacturer in the documents, the absence of information about the raw materials used in the certificates. In addition, the monitoring of the FSIS "Mercury" allows the Service to identify non-existent production sites (phantom firms) where, according to documents, the production or storage of controlled products is carried out. So, as of December 25, since the beginning of 2020, Rosselkhoznadzor has identified 3,026 phantom enterprises, of which 1,492 non-existent production enterprises and 1,534

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Preliminary results of the activities of the Rosselkhoznadzor on the implementation of state land supervision in 2020

The regional offices of the Rosselkhoznadzor surveyed more than 4.7 million hectares of agricultural land, the turnover of which is regulated by the Federal Law “On the turnover of agricultural land”. Violations of the requirements of land legislation were revealed on a total area of more than 825 thousand hectares. The main violations recorded by the Service on an area of more than 688 thousand hectares are related to the failure to comply with the established requirements and mandatory measures to improve, protect land and protect soil from wind, water erosion and prevent other processes and other negative impact on the environment that worsen the quality of land ... Unauthorized landfills were found on an area of 1,463 hectares, some of which were liquidated (on an area of 195 hectares). Unauthorized quarries for the extraction of widespread minerals on an area of about 900 hectares were revealed, and quarries on an area of more than 90 hectares were reclaimed. In 2020, violations of the requirements were revealed

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St. Petersburg residents most often buy at Avito

Most often, St. Petersburgers and residents of other large Russian cities bought medical masks at Avito. "This year, masks at Avito were obviously bought much more often than in the past, namely seven times," RIA Novosti was told in the press service of the ad service. Also in the ranking of the most bought goods included sofas, TVs, refrigerators, game consoles and laptops. According to experts, during the pandemic, goods for furnishing the kitchen and for working from home became more popular. In addition, bicycle sales increased by 50% in the summer.

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Digital Circuit Companies Show Crisis Resilience

The growth rates of the Russian Internet economy this year will slightly decrease compared to previous years, the Russian Association of Electronic Communications predicts. But nevertheless, they will remain quite high - 15-16 percent

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Another 8 Russian airports switched to a new digital flight monitoring system

Eight Russian airports are equipped with an integrated multi-position aircraft surveillance system of the MPSN "Almanach". An infrastructure project of this level has become unprecedented in terms of implementation time and allows a number of aerodromes, including Khrabrovo (Kaliningrad) and Mineralnye Vody, to receive Category 2 ICAO precision approach. This means that the air harbors will be able to receive aircraft in the most unfavorable weather conditions with a vertical visibility of 30 meters and a visibility range on a strip of 350 meters. By order of the FSUE "State ATM Corporation" and under the control of JSC "Concern Almaz-Antey" in 2019, the MPSN "Almanakh" (developer and manufacturer - NPP "TsRTS") deployed and introduced ...

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Alcohol labeling will be simplified

From January 1, 2021, all alcohol will be labeled with federal special marks. The law about this is published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta. In addition, the procedure for obtaining them is simplified.

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First Russian Aframax-class tanker to be commissioned at the end of 2020

The first Russian tanker of the Aframax type will be completed at the end of 2020

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New port on the Caspian Sea will help establish logistics in the region

New port on the Caspian Sea will help establish logistics in the region

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China needs another gas pipeline from Russia

Despite the growth of its own production, Beijing needs additional volumes of oil and gas and is considering the possibility of building a second gas pipeline to import Russian gas.

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The government approved a decree on the reform of the state apparatus, which will affect 45 ministries and departments. This is stated in the message  published  on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers.

As noted in the message, it is planned to reduce 74 units "performing supporting functions", as well as 37 deputy heads of federal bodies.

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Most Promising Business Areas During and After the Pandemic

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THE STATE DUMA AT FIRST READING ADOPTED AMENDMENT TO THE LAW ON THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING FOREIGN INVESTMENT (57-FZ) | Federal Antimonopoly Service

24-12-2020 | 13:16

On December 23, 2020, Andrey Tsyganov, Deputy Head of the FAS Russia, presented the draft law at a plenary session of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. During his speech, Andrey Tsyganov noted that amendments to the Law on the Procedure for Making Foreign Investments (57-FZ) are aimed at eliminating specific barriers to foreign investment in economic entities that operate in open, non-strategic areas of activity, but at the same time have insignificant volume of an asset that is recognized as strategic.

The changes will concern transactions that are made by foreign investors with companies whose activities are related to water supply or work with infectious agents. A simplified application procedure will be provided for such agreements.  “The FAS Russia will make decisions on such transactions, taking into account the conclusions of the FSB of Russia and the Ministry of Defense of Russia, indicating

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Russia is now among the countries with the broadest surveillance by means of CCTV. In Russia, 100 cameras per 1K people are already installed. According to TelecomDaily, China and US are the only two countries which are still ahead.

In the aggregate, there are 200 mio video cameras in operation in China, 50 mio in the USA, and 13.5 mio in Russia. Most of Russia’s cameras (58.7%) have been installed by private businesses for the sake of their safety. Further 32.8% of CCTV cameras are operated by authorities in schools, streets, highways, etc. The remaining 8.5% are owned by private individuals.

According to the analysts though, most (95%) of the said cameras in Russia are not linked to the cloud storage.

by Rina