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Russia's Nornickel shells out millions of rubles for ecology, educational programs.

Norilsk Nickel is a diversified mining and metallurgical company, the world’s largest producer of refined nickel and palladium and a leading producer of platinum, cobalt, copper and rhodium.

Russia’s agriculture ministry expects grain harvest of 100 mln tonnes this year.

Ministry is satisfied with the condition of winter crops and the region’s preparedness for the spring sowing campaign.

Russia suggests creating Russia-Japan green corridor for pharmaceutical companies.

Moscow has suggested to Tokyo that a green corridor be created for pharmaceutical companies, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said ahead of a meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko on Saturday.

Russia's Arkhangelsk Region to have second advance-development territory.

The Arkhangelsk Region will set up the second advance-development territory in Novodvinsk, a mono-industrial city which is located in the Russian Arctic zone.

Russia’s top bank expects country’s digital economy to reach $1.1 trillion by 2025.

The Russian president put digital economy on the list of main goals of the country’s strategic development until 2025.

Russia to become one of leaders in global agriculture in coming years.

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

Rosatom to continue supplying equipment to European Organization for Nuclear Research despite Russia’s refusal to be a member.

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

Sberbank takes lead in capitalization among banks of continental Europe.

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

Russia may introduce tax free system by World Cup in all cities hosting event.

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.

Bank of Russia may switch to neutral monetary policy more quickly.

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