Coming unstuck: Russia

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The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia is threatening to challenge the way the government has handled industry and labor. Thus far, Russia has prevented strikes by agreeing to wage increases quickly and by including union members and business leaders on a wage commission.

Labor policy, Strikes

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Russia on the line

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Russia has a good chance of developing a successful economy if it can avoid hyperinflation in the coming months. This looks more promising than some believe, and many signs point toward stabilization. Privatization of industry is proceeding rapidly.

Inflation (Finance), Inflation (Economics)

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Swords and ploughshares: Russia

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Russian defense industry officials believe that their political influence in Moscow will grow under Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin. Chernomyrdin helped to swing lucrative contracts to defense firms while he was energy minister.

Defense industry, Chernomyrdin, Viktor

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Subjects list: Economic policy, Russia
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