07.10 Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, October 7, 2013
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
POLITICS
A two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will begin on Monday on the Indonesian island of Bali. Regional leaders are expected to discuss the regions development and joint economic projects, and are likely to address Syria on the sidelines. Russian President Vladimir Putin will mark his 61st birthday during the summit.
(Rossiiskaya Gazeta, Izvestia)
The three-day party congress of the ruling United Russia ended in Moscow on Saturday. Party leaders discussed the results of the September 8 regional elections and the agenda for the coming year.
(Kommersant, Rossiiskaya Gazeta, Izvestia)
The elimination of chemical weapons began in Syria on Sunday, a spokesman for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said.
(Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
Russian politician Sergei Mironov said he was ready to return to the post of chairman of the opposition A Just Russia party, which he ceded to Nikolai Levichev in spring 2011. Party sources said the move is likely an attempt to consolidate the party.
(Kommersant)
Russian diplomats, urgently evacuated from Libya on October 3 after a mob attack, will return to Tripoli only when the situation in the volatile country stabilizes.
(Izvestia)
US military forces conducted two separate operations targeting suspected terrorists in Africa in Somalia and Libya.
(Kommersant, Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
Georgias outgoing President Mikhail Saakashvili, who was speaking at the congress of his United National Movement, vowed that his party would return to power and regain a parliamentary majority.
(Kommersant, Izvestia)
ECONOMY
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will meet with members of his cabinet to discuss amendments to Russias 2013 budget.
(Kommersant)
OIL & GAS
According to expert estimates, oil prices may drop to $60-$80 per barrel in 2020s. The global hydrocarbon trade is already showing the first signs of market saturation.
(Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
AEROSPACE
Russian private satellite maker Dauria Aerospace has attracted $20 million in venture capital investment.
(Izvestia)
Russian deputy science minister Oleg Ostapenko is rumored to be the next head of Russias space agency Roscosmos, while the head of Russias carmaker AvtoVAZ may become the chief of the United Rocket and Space Corporation currently being formed by the Russian government.
(Kommersant)
TELECOMS & IT
In a move to expand its retail network in Russia, Apple signed a contract with Russian electronic appliances retailer M.Video and extended its deal with cellphone retailer Svyaznoi.
(Vedomosti)
BANKING & FINANCE
VTB has agreed to sell a 10 percent stake in Rosbank to French lender Societe Generale
(Kommersant)
CONSUMER
Russian are likely to face shortages of herring, the countrys most popular fish, ahead of the New Year celebrations. This years catch was sold abroad almost completely.
(Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
SOCIETY
Final charges were filed against Yevgeniya Vasilyeva, accused of a major fraud in the defense sector. She faces 15 years in prison if convicted.
(Vedomosti)
United Russia lawmaker Rizvan Kurbanov has introduced a bill making the current legislation regarding migrants held in special facilities more specific.
(Vedomosti)
Moscows subway plans a massive rebranding campaign worth 232 million rubles ($7.2 million). Its management plans to change the design of trains, stations and adjacent territories and introduce a new logo
(Izvestia)
SPORT
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an official start to the 123-day Olympic torch relay on Sunday
(Kommersant, Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
Wladimir Klitschko defended his four heavyweight titles with ease against the previously unbeaten Alexander Povetkin of Russia on Sunday.
(Kommersant, Rossiiskaya Gazeta, Izvestia)
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