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Vzglyad published a commentary by Antonina Levashenko, Head of International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute, on the development of microelectronics in Russia.

Maria Girich, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's International Best Practices Analysis Department, commented to Rossiyskaya Gazeta on the Ministry of Natural Resources' draft order providing for tighter control over specially protected natural areas (SPNAs).

Lyubov Filin, Head of Evidence-Based Regulatory Practice Department at the Gaidar Institute, explained in a commentary for Forbes the situation in which Russian companies are seeking to reduce personnel costs but at the same time are forced to rapidly raise salaries. According to her, this is caused by a shortage of personnel: in order to retain employees, employers have to increase wages, even if their overall goal is to reduce costs.

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department at the Gaidar Institute, said in a comment to Izvestia that the US Federal Reserve's cut in its base interest rate will not have a direct impact on the Russian economy. “The decision on the rate itself is unlikely to have any impact on the Russian economy and financial markets. But it should be borne in mind that the Fed's decision is always based on the current state of the US economy and has a significant impact on global markets,” the expert noted.

Kirill Chernovol, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's International Best Practices Analysis Department, commented for Vzglyad on China's decision to abandon purchases of American Nvidia chips in favor of its own analogues.

Olga Magomedova, Researcher at the Gaidar Institute's International Best Practices Analysis Department, commented for Nezavisimaya Gazeta on the initiative to divide regions into “technology donors” and “innovation recipients.”

Alexey Vedev Leading Researcher, Financial Sector Department at the Gaidar Institute, in the RBC program ”The Day. Essentials”, expressed his opinion on the prospects of Russian cuisine as a tool of regions’ development through gastronomic tourism.

Alexey Vedev Leading Researcher, Financial Sector Department at the Gaidar Institute, in the RBC program ”The Day. Essentials” discussed the planned increase in environmental tax rates. The expert assessed the Ministry of Natural Resources' initiative, which will significantly increase the burden on manufacturers

Alexey Vedev Leading Researcher, Financial Sector Department at the Gaidar Institute, took part in the RBC program ”The Day. Essentials”, where he commented on current economic trends and new sanctions agenda.

Maria Girich, Researcher, International Best Practices Analysis Department at the Gaidar Institute,  noted in a commentary for Vedomosti publication a huge Russia’s potential in the development of bioeconomy, especially in production of aviation biofuel.

Ekaterina Galeeva, Researcher, Industrial Organization and Infrastructure Economics Department at the Gaidar Institute, commented for Nezavisimaya Gazeta on the lowest-ever prices for gas in the US, having underlined the difference in approaching the pricing in both countries.

The Gaidar Institute experts in a commentary for the RBC publication assessed the consequences of the US introduction of new tariffs on European goods containing steel and aluminum. This decision has jeopardized the recent trade deal between the EU and the US.

In a commentary for Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Denis Ternovsky, Expert at the Economic Policy Foundation, believes that there are few specific reasons for food price growth due to the weakening of the ruble.

Evgeny Goryunov, Head of Monetary Policy Department, commented on the Central Bank's decision to lower the key rate by 100 basis points.

Alexey Vedev, Leading Researcher of the Financial Sector Department at the Gaidar Institute, shared his forecast regarding the decision of the Bank of Russi on the key rate to be taken at the meeting on September 12, 2025. The expert expects mitigation of monetary policy, but does exclude maintaining the current level.

Sergey Drobyshevsky, Principal Researcher at the Gaidar Institute, presented his forecast regarding the pending decision by the Bank of Russia on the key rate. The expert believes that in order to effectively combat inflation, it is necessary to reduce the rate, but the risks associated with the weakening of the ruble may adjust the regulator's plans.