Russia and the Covid-19 Pandemic
Journal: Repository for Publications and Research Data (ETH Zurich)
Year: 2020

Russia's economy is currently suffering from two simultaneous, partly interdependent crises. Since 2014, Russia has been prepared for one of them: an oil market shock for which it is partly to blame. However, Russia is only partially prepared for the simultaneous spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Overcoming this crisis is becoming a systemic issue. More cooperation at the international level is desirable in the short term. Domestically, the Kremlin’s economic policy response remains modest. Compa