This week saw what was billed as the final episode in the NTV saga. Otto Latsis, Tara Warner and the editorial discuss the channel's fight for independence. I.T. Russia takes a look at the today's and tomorrows of Russian e-business life. Also see the editorial. The Russia Journal takes a close look at the country's metals sector.
Reports cover the aluminium, copper, steel, platinum and other industries.
It has been one year since Vladimir Putin won the presidency by a landslide. The Russia Journal reports on the tobacco industry as it struggles with overproduction. In addition Dmitry Bulgakov looks into the growing problem of youth smoking. The Russia Journal examines the state of Russia s media, looking into the issue of paid articles and whether there is the need for more legislation. The Russia Journal takes an inside look at the country's banking sector, with commentary by Julian Schweitzer, the World Bank's Russia country director, and Michel Perhirin, chairman of the European Business Club's banking committee.