According to the Central Bank of Russia, net capital outflow from Russia increased 2.1 times in January-September 2017, reaching $21 billion according to preliminary estimates, compared to $10 billion in the same period last year.

“Based on preliminary estimates by the Bank of Russia, net capital exports by the private sector emerged at the level of USD $21 billion (USD $10 billion in January-September 2016)," the regulator's report notes.

As the Central Bank indicated, "in contrast to the …

In the Kerch Strait, shipping will be restricted during the installation of the second arch for the bridge to the Crimea. Shipping in the bridge construction area will be limited from October 11th to 14th, according to the press service of the Crimean Bridge project.

It was noted that on Wednesday, October 11th, a maritime operation would begin to transport and install the second road arch of the Kerch Bridge.

"Restrictions are connected with the transportation and lifting of the road arch to …

On October 10th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Moldovan President Igor Dodon while staying at his residence, Bocharov Ruchey, in Sochi. This was the sixth meeting of the presidents this year. The first was held in January, previous to that, the heads of the two countries had not met for nine years. 

At the beginning of the talks, Putin noted that he highly appreciates Dodon's efforts to normalize Russian-Moldovan relations, although "the process is not going smoothly," as …