Financial Considerations in Russia

Financial Considerations Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia has experience significant economic changes in moving from a centrally planned economy to a market-based one. According to the World Bank, Russia has a GDP of US$ 2,015 billion in 2013 (growing annually at a rate of 3.4%), which works out at US$ 14,037 per capita. Inflation is 5.1% in terms of the consumer price index (CPI) and 8.5% in terms of the GDP deflator.

Sections in FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN RUSSIA:

» Money Transfers for Expats in Russia
» Foreign Exchange for Expats in Russia
» Banking for Expats in Russia
» Pensions for Expats in Russia
» Investment for Expats in Russia
» Wealth Management for Expats in Russia
» Property Investment for Expats in Russia
» Insurance for Expats in Russia

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