In the last couple of years, the Russian-speaking internet was stormed by a new content phenomenon – VK clips. These short engrossing videos on different topics — from dance performances to DIY lifehacks, increase in popularity and attract audiences far away beyond the borders of Russia. According to research, clips on VK now get more…

The West has been left ‘disappointed’ by Russia’s resilience to the punitive measures, most of which have backfired, Anton Siluanov says Responsible economic policy has allowed Russia to keep its economy afloat and in many ways improve its performance throughout the past year despite the unprecedented sanctions pressure, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov claimed in…

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