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Dmitry Kuznetsov, Researcher of the International Trade Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented to TASS on the main conclusions of the study maid by experts of the Gaidar Institute on the expected US aid reduction to Central Asia (ref. «Monitoring of the Russia’s economic situation» No.7(189) April 2025).

Anton Beloglazov, Head of Evidence-Based Economics Department at the Gaidar Institute, discussed the impact of the May holidays on the Russian economy in an interview to TASS. According to his estimates, about 15% of Russians plan to extend their vacations by using working days between vacations, which, however, may entail higher expenses.

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, expressed his opinion that self-banning of loans, which has already been imposed by 10 mn Russians, is beneficial for banks. In a commentary for RTVI he noted that such a measure helps improve the quality of loan portfolios and reduce risks.

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of the Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute commented on the decision of the Central Bank of the Russia to keep the key rate at a record high of 21% per annum for the fourth time in a row. According to the expert, the regulator intends to stick to a tight monetary policy for a long time.

In a comment for Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Evgeny Goryunov, Head of the Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute expressed his opinion on the possible consequences of the current monetary policy amid the Central Bank of Russia’s statements about slowing inflation on the eve of the key rate revision.