Rappler's latest stories on Russian economy
S&P cut Russia credit rating on US orders – Moscow
Deputy Foreigm Minister Nebenzya: Russia faces coordinated actions to undermine its economy

Russian inflation passes 10%
Consumer prices rose by 0 9 last week alone the state statistics service says with pronounced jumps in the cost of some types of produce and sugar which rose by 7 5

Putin says his grip on power is firm and economy will rebound
The Russian leader says the economic downturn will last two years at most but adds the economic gloom has not swayed his stance on Ukraine

Russia has currency resources to overcome crisis: Medvedev
The prime minister acknowledges that the ruble had plunged below the comfort level for the economy and the public alike but warns against panic
Moscow medics rally against hospital closures, job cuts
With long queues rampant corruption and low survival rates Russia s public health service is in desperate need of modernization But medics are up in arms at reforms that they say are about saving money not improving care
