Comments

Maria Girich, Researcher of the International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, spoke about the reasons for weakening of the European auto industry, growing competition from China, and possible options for the industry's development, in a commentary for “Vzglyad”.

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented for telegram-channel ”Sovereign economy”, explaining the reasons for high neutral interest rate in Russia, and considered the conditions for start of its decline.

The Russian economy shows signs of relative stabilization in mid-2026, but a significant acceleration in growth is not expected before the end of the year. Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, explained why the households' financial anxiety is unlikely to be a direct cause of a decline in consumer demand. Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, spoke to Finam on the prospects of inflation in Russia and future solutions on the key rate.

Starting January 1, 2027, Russian banks will begin offering a new financial instrument on a large scale: housing deposits. Kirill Chernovol, Researcher of the International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, told the News.ru, how they will differ from regular deposits, who will benefit, and when housing savings can be used for early loan repayment more cost-efficiently.

The decline in investment in the Russian IT industry is linked not only to the tax burden but also to the high cost of capital, shifting business priorities, and the end of the investment boom of previous years. Olga Soldatkina, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute’s International Best Practices Analysis Department, spoke about this to Nezavisimaya Gazeta.

Angelina Shpilevaya, Researcher of the Laboratory for Mathematical Modeling of Economic Processes at the Gaidar Institute, explained in a comment for “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, explained why, when discussing the universal pension product (UPP), it is important to correctly assess the replacement rate and take into account who ultimately pays for pension savings.

Russian industry entered a phase of stagnation in the second quarter of 2026, and the situation is unlikely to change in the near future. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of the report “Dynamics of Industrial Production in the Second Quarter of 2026,” which was cited by RBC in an article on the slowdown in industrial growth.

Olga Ponomareva, expert at the Economic Policy Fund of the Gaidar Institute, spoke to RBC about the economic impact of direct payments to the population, using Taiwan as an example, and compared this experience with the practices in Alaska, Macau, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Anastasia Levchenko, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute’s Industrial Organization and Infrastructure Economics Department, explained in a commentary for “Vzglyad” why gas prices in Europe remain high despite news of a ceasefire, and what consequences the energy crisis could have for the region’s economy.

Alexander Firanchuk, Senior Researcher at the Gaidar Institute’s International Trade Department, commented for Forbes on the results of a study comparing the actual performance of the Russian economy with a counterfactual scenario—that is, how the economy might have developed without the sanctions shock and large-scale fiscal stimulus.

On September 1, 2026, the first phase of the mandatory rollout of the digital ruble will begin in Russia. Initially, the largest banks and companies with annual revenue exceeding ₽120 mn will adopt this new payment method. Diana Golovanova, a research fellow at the Gaidar Institute’s Laboratory for the Analysis of Best International Practices, explained in a comment for “Finam” what advantages and limitations of the digital ruble citizens and businesses will encounter.

A partnership between Russian Post and Wildberries could provide the latter with much-needed logistical support; however, in practice, such assistance could be viewed as state support. “Svobodnaya Pressa” was told this by Alexey Vedev, Leading Researcher at the Gaidar Institute’s Financial Sector Department.

Starting September 1, 2026, new rules for requiring employees to work overtime will take effect in Russia. Olga Soldatkina, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute’s International Best Practices Analysis Department, explained in a comment for NEWS.ru why these changes are particularly important given the labor shortage and how they can protect employees from abuse.

Maria Girich, Researcher of the International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, believes that suggested measures aimed to support of entrepreneurs, victims due to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) attacks, may reduce financial load on business, however, they will not intrinsically solve the issue of direct losses.

Ivan Ermokhin, Researcher of the International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, explained in a commentary for News.ru, who will benefit from “garage amnesty”, which garages fall under its scope and why the law is important not only for citizens but also for the state.

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, spoke to Finam on the prospects of inflation in Russia and future solutions on the key rate.