Russian Wagner deserter flees to Norway across Arctic border, ‘he’s ready to talk about his experience’

Andrei Medvedev, 26, was arrested after illegally crossing the border overnight from Thursday to Friday, his Norwegian lawyer Brynjulf ​​Risnes told AFP. “He is willing to talk about his experience with the Wagner group to people investigating war crimes,” he said. In an interview broadcast by the NGO Gulagu, the man who claims to be … Read more

Car dealers ran after the staff – Newspaper Kommersant No. 184 (7385) dated 05.10.

The largest auto dealer of the Russian Federation “Rolf” is expanding its staff to develop business in the segment of used cars. The company is looking for employees, including in the regions. Rolf and other dealers are talking about a shortage of ready-made specialists on the market. Particularly acute is the problem of specialists in … Read more

Ukrainian conflict – view from the East – Kommersant newspaper No. 178 (7379) of 09/27/2022

The general political discussion that ended on Monday at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly revealed two alternative approaches to the Ukrainian conflict – relatively speaking, Western and Eastern. Statements by representatives of China, India and other powers of the non-Western world showed that these countries are not ready to recognize Russia as … Read more

Installment reserves – Newspaper Kommersant No. 176 (7377) dated 09/23/2022

Sub-sanctioned banks will receive from the Central Bank an installment plan to create reserves for blocked assets for ten years. The regulator is also ready to provide the market participant with a grace period for increased capital adequacy requirements. The installment plan will make it possible to sell non-cash-generating assets, experts say. Lowering the requirements … Read more

Work with departure – Newspaper Kommersant No. 172 (7373) of 09/19/2022

Almost two-thirds of Russian employers are ready to invite employees from other regions in order to get rid of the shortage of personnel, follows from a study conducted by experts from the TalentTech holding and the Avito Rabota platform. The highest demand is for out-of-town IT-specialists, managers, advertisers and “salespeople”. Those moving to another region, … Read more