Russian economy begins revival, as effects of Yukos breakup fade

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Russia's economy is experiencing growth because of surging oil prices after the slowdown with the sale of OAO Yukos. Outflows of private equity are falling from $17.4 billion last year to $2.8 billion and foreign investment is up 30 percent to $4.5 billion. The RTS Stock Index is up 55 percent and Russia's credit rating has been upgraded by both Fitch Ratings and Moody's Investors Service.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Economic aspects, Statistics, Economic forecasting, Economic indicators

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Dozens die in latest Russian attack

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Violence erupted in Nalchik, Russia as Muslim militants attacked security services. The North Caucasus has become a breeding ground for discontent, spreading from Chechnya. Religious leaders say brutality by police has radicalized local youth.

Political aspects, Political violence, Islamic militants, Nalchik, Russia

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Russian Energy Chief survives violent attack

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Anatoly Chubais of Unified Energy Systems of Russia, the country's largest electric utility has survived an assassination attempt. Mr. Chubais was the architect for privatizations in Russia.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Executive changes & profiles, Electric services, Officials and employees, Biography, Violence, Personality profile, Unified Energy Systems of Russia, Chubais, Anatoly

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