Russia’s Rivers: A Viable Trade Alternative?

Long-neglected waterways are one of the few ways Moscow can boost trade with China.

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In a bit of performance art at Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a big show of sitting next to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Then, during his ceremonial speech, Putin praised China’s contribution to the victory in World War II. The two leaders spoke at length the night before, […]

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Ekaterina Zolotova
Ekaterina Zolotova is an analyst for Geopolitical Futures. Prior to Geopolitical Futures, Ms. Zolotova participated in several research projects devoted to problems and prospects of Russia’s integration into the world economy. Ms. Zolotova has a specialist degree in international economic relations from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. In addition, Ms. Zolotova studied international trade and international integration processes. Her thesis was on features of economic development of Venezuela. She speaks native Russian and is fluent in English.