Russia's exports of agricultural produce and foods surged 16-folds as compared to 2000, according to the president Putin.

Rosatom would continue to cooperate with the European Organization for Nuclear Research if requested.

Sberbank is the main creditor of the Russian economy and holds the largest share on the deposit market.

On February 12, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on introducing a tax free shopping pilot program at airports in four Russian regions.

The existing balance of risks suggests the possibility of a faster transition from moderately tight to neutral monetary policy.

Norman Process Oils Malaysia Plant Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Orgkhim Biochemical Holding from Russia, is building a US$50 million (RM197.84 million) facility at Tanjung Langsat, Pasir Gudang to manufacture petroleum-based extender oils used in tires, synthetic rubbers and rubber compounds.

The Russian Finance Ministry does not plan to introduce taxation of currency exchange operations, Deputy Minister Ilya Trunin told reporters on Monday.

The Japanese government plans to present to Russia a plan to modernize Vladivostok’s urban infrastructure with the use of Japanese technologies, including improving traffic flow, rebuilding tourist facilities and developing areas around railway stations. 

The Russia-Thailand Travel Club is expected to become a platform for tourism cooperation between the two countries.