The inauguration of Dmitry Medvedev, the following appointment of Vladimir Putin for the position of Russia’s Prime Minister, Putin’s forecast of Russia’s bright future have resulted in a certain rise on the Russian stock market. The dollar quotations have grown too. The US dollar has gained 13 kopecks against the Russian ruble, which is considered quite an achievement

08.05.2008
The agreement to construct a 40 kilometer-long bridge between Bahrain and Qatar in the Persian Gulf has been signed in Manama, Bahrain’s capital. The world’s longest bridge above the sea will cost $3 billion. Its construction will start at the end of 2008. It is due to be built within four or five years

06.05.2008
Experts have described the Russian ruble as the world’s most promising currency. World’s leading banks recommended to snap up Russian rubles, since under the current conditions it is one of the most lucrative investments, Bloomberg said. The recommendations are based on expectations that Russia's new President Dmitry Medvedev will take a course for strengthening the ruble against the world’s currencies

04.05.2008
Today grain supplies are volatile. However, fundamental demand increases will likely be met by countries with highly fertile but under-utilised land. Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan top the list of beneficiaries of this changing landscape.