Inside a Siberian Crypto Mining Complex

In Siberia, cheap hydropower, cold climate, and abandoned Soviet industrial infrastructure has made the region of Irkutsk an attractive spot […]

Scientists finally know what stopped Mongol hordes from conquering Europe

In 1206, Genghis Khan, a fierce tribal chieftain from northern Mongolia, began to take over the world. The khan’s ruthless […]

Russia is Tough to Love, Easier to Hate, Hard for Investors to Ignore. Here’s Why

by Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors, Russian President Vladimir Putin created a stir recently when he shared his thoughts with […]

Russia’s Development of Siberia: What is to be Done?

By Clifford G. Gaddy, Brookings Institute, Russians are famous for their “eternal questions.” “Who is to blame?” and “What is […]

China to become Russia’s biggest oil client

From http://rt.com/business/china-become-russia-biggest-oil-client-667/ The desire for Russia and China to boost trading ties is making China Russia’s priority market, as European […]

Russia and China’s Neighborly Interests

By Mark Mobius,  Franklin Templeton Blog, http://mobius.blog.franklintempleton.com/2012/11/15/russia-and-china/#more-1943 Whether our neighbors are as close as the airplane seat next to us […]