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The analysis covers positions of the head of the Russian Railways, possible reasons for weakening of Mr. Yakunin’s positions and factors which strengthen them. Groups interested in Mr. Yakunin’s leaving are considered. The appendices include information on the basic areas of activity of the Russian Railways in 2008–2010, as well as problems and conflicts connected with this activity.

Volume — 33 pages.

The analytical report describes in detail the mechanism of operation of the law, problems that arise in connection with the law, and possible ways to overcome them.

Volume — 15 pages.

The publication contains biographic data, information on Mr. Kerimov’s business activity (from 1990s to present), as well as the businessman’s contacts.

Volume — 31 pages.

General tendencies and activity of concrete lobby groups in the Upper and Lower chambers of the Legislative Assembly are the center of analysis.

Volume — 30 pages.

The paper provides information on the agencies which fulfill extraction of information in the military and civil sphere (the FSB, the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), the Military-Industrial Commission), and on corporate espionage. Features of activity, prospects and possible ways of development of the mentioned agencies and means of industrial espionage are analyzed.

Volume — 46 pages.

The analysis focuses on the general trends of development of the parties and party system in 2010–2011, and prospects of development, as well. The paper provides an overview of non-parliamentary parties and projects (including the non-registered ones); a separate section is devoted to the analysis of activity and prospects of United Russia.

Volume — 46 pages.

The detailed study of the fuel and energy complex of the Russian Federation consists of two parts.
An analysis of the basic trends, reform and prospects of development of the industry is presented in the first part.
The second part contains an overview of the most influential companies of the power complex (including information on the ownership structure, controlled assets and development strategies).

Volume — 91 pages.

This is an information-analytical note on the situation in the zone of the Transnistria-Moldova conflict. The paper focuses on the internal political situation in the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, as well as the positions of political actors outside the Republic.

Volume — 10 pages.

The analytical note on the Special Armed Forces of Russia includes an overview of activity of special forces detachments, an analysis of the structure of the Special Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the essence of reform of the RF Special Armed Forces.

Volume — 10 pages.

The publication presents information on who the departments of the Defense Ministry report to, and information on the functions of each department. The report is supplemented with a scheme of the structure of the Ministry, and a scheme of the accountability of command.

Volume — 25 pages.

The analysis focuses on the economic situation of Belarus and the way it can affect the political situation inside and outside the country.

Volume — 9 pages.

The paper provides information on the structure of system of power in Uzbekistan (history, existing groups of influence and alignment of forces). Four scenarios of transfer of the presidential power are analyzed in detail: transition of the presidential post to the representatives of Islam Karimov’s family, to other groups, Mr. Karimov’s lifelong presidency and the scenario of forcible capture of the power.

Volume — 20 pages.

The detailed study of the banking system of Russia includes an analysis of the activity of the regulators, state banks and largest private banks of Russia.

Volume — 36 pages.

The special report on the activity of the VTB Group includes information on the bank’s management (including data on the structure and beneficiaries), the political relations of the VTB Group, the most high-profile scandals and judicial proceedings.
In addition, there is information on the structure and management of VTB Capital and VTB24.

Volume — 33 pages.

The information-analytical note contains detailed information on the person (including biographic data: education, military service, early career and business activity). Besides, it includes an overview of Mr. Sechin’s environment and contacts, and an analysis of his current status, potential and prospects.

Volume — 33 pages.

The information-analytical note on the situation in FGC UES includes information on management of the company and balance of forces inside FGC UES.
There are also data on pressure groups which can influence the FGC UES management (group structure, interests, contacts, activity).

Volume — 17 pages.

The paper presents a detailed overview of relations within the power tandem including data on Mr. Medvedev and Mr. Putin’s environment, the analysis of activity of the President and the Prime Minister, as well as possible political scenarios (assessment of the possibility of Mr. Medvedev’s leaving from the post of the president).

Volume — 86 pages.

The paper represents a detailed research of the new perspective area of the gas industry; it includes information on pressure groups, key figures in the Russian Federation and republics of the former USSR.

Volume — 43 pages.

The publication contains a detailed research of the Russian infrastructure in the region, prospects of development and regulations on the subject.

Volume — 21 pages.

The study focuses on the alignment of forces in the executive branch, Gazprom, Rosneft and the business environment of «the tandem».

The publication contains information on the state of the oil and gas industry in each of the four countries, including data on active pipelines. There is an analysis of the activity of the most influential companies; a separate section is devoted to the analysis of risks of doing business in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Volume — 78 pages.

The paper presents a detailed analysis of activity of the following foreign companies: EXXONMOBIL, ROYAL DUTCH/SHELL, BRITISH PETROLEUM, CONOCOPHILLIPS, CHEVRON, STATOIL, TOTAL, E.ON, CNPC, REPSOL, ENI, WINTERSHALL, SINOPEC.

Volume — 24 pages.

The paper includes an analysis of goals, course and results of the military reform, information on the persons responsible for implementing it.

Volume — 12 pages.

This is an analysis of political prospects of Mr. Medvedev and Mr. Putin. The publication provides information on the closest environment, an analysis of spheres of influence of Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev in power bodies and companies.

Volume — 40 pages.

The paper presents an analysis of changes in the petroleum legislation — a review of regulations adopted in 2010 and laws which can be adopted in the near future.
Special attention is paid to the analysis of the state Arctic policy of the Russian Federation, including legal regulation of the Northern Sea Route and plans of toughening of the legislation in the sphere of shelf oil extraction in the Arctic.

Volume — 39 pages.

The detailed study of the project includes its history, an analysis of activity of the interested companies and basic conflicts between them. The paper also contains information on construction of every Olympic facility.

Volume — 45 pages.

The paper presents an analysis of goals of the military reform, detailed information on its course and results, and an analysis of relations of Anatoly Serdjukov with Mr. Putin.

Volume — 16 pages.

The paper presents an analysis of goals of the military reform, detailed information on its course and results, and an analysis of relations of Anatoly Serdjukov with Mr. Putin.

Volume — 16 pages.

The detailed review of the activity of the Russian Geographical Society includes information on management structure, sources of financing and the basic areas of activity of the Society.
Several sections of the report are devoted to the Arctic: there is a brief description of the territories, an analysis of the legal regime of the Arctic and expeditions to the Arctic, organized by the Geographical Society.

Volume — 26 pages.

The paper presents detailed information on the person, his contacts and business activity.

Volume — 11 pages.

The research provides detailed information on oil and gas pipelines running by the territory of the Russian Federation, and those bypassing it. The publication provides an analysis of 22 pipelines in total (location, construction history, stakeholders).

Volume — 42 pages.

The report presents detailed information on the projects and estimation of their prospects.

Volume — 54 pages.

This is a special report on the business of Oleg Deripaska with a description of the structure and information about the key figures.

Volume — 12 pages.

The report provides a description of gas conflicts between Russia and Ukraine: history, significance, assessment of risks, prospects and benefits of the parties, as well as all the hidden motives of the conflicts.

Volume — 54 pages.

The analytical note covers the main areas of activity of Gazprom, Rosneft, Transneft, Lukoil and TNK-BP outside Russia.

Volume — 36 pages.

The paper describes in detail how the voting and counting system works, including specific nuances of its operation.

Volume — 36 pages.

The analytical note covers the activity of lobby-groups of Gazprom, Rosneft, Transneft, Lukoil and TNK-BP.

Volume — 31 pages.

The study contains a unique material, exclusive analysis and assessments concerning historical background, current state, and affiliated organizations.

Volume — 51 pages.

The analytical report highlights some of the nuances of policy and the post-crisis state of the largest oil companies in Russia.

Volume — 21 pages.

The analytical note focuses on the modern exploration of the Arctic, the adoption of normative documents and the actual state of affairs in the region. It contains detailed information on projects and assessment of their prospects.

Volume — 19 pages.

The research summarizes the activity of the Russian special services and military department (the Ministry of Defense, the FSB, the National Anti-Terrorist Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Security Council). It contains an analysis of activity of the core departments in 2008 and the tasks for 2009.

Volume — 48 pages.

This is a study of the state and prospects of the industry; the publication is supplied with background information.

Volume — 63pages.

The paper presents a research of the processes that accompany the construction of nuclear facilities in Russia and abroad.

Volume — 59 pages.

The report is devoted to the region that is on the edge of policies of the East and West; it contains a description and analysis of political and economic system of Iran.

Volume — 30 pages.

The study gives a complete view of the course and causes of the Russian Armed Forces reform at the present stage. In addition, the August campaign of 2008 and the prospects of the military-industrial complex development in the post-Soviet space are analyzed. The publication contains maps.

Volume — 51 pages.

The report focuses on «the North Korean issue» in the territory of Russia. It contains the analysis of banking and activity of the secret services and diasporas, as well as description of the history and present relations between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation.

Volume — 43 pages.

The report represents a detailed study of all the special forces detachments operating in the territory of the Russian Federation (army and law enforcement agencies). Results and prospects for development are covered.

Volume — 35 pages.

This is a special report on the structure, leadership, and foreign agreements of the FSB Border Service.

Volume — 24 pages.

The research is dedicated to the new state department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Volume — 38 pages.

The detailed study of the problem includes an analysis of threats and challenges to Russia from NATO, as well as political and economic aftereffects of realization of the threats to the national security.

Volume — 21 pages.

This is a study of topical issues of the present stage of development of the trade union movement in Russia. The paper presents a significant amount of factual material, analysis and assessment of the Russian trade unions activity.

Volume — 50 pages.

The report is devoted to research and assessment of prospects the Russian business development in the region (fuel and energy complex, telecommunications, financial institutions, etc.).

Volume — 27 pages

The research of the Russian Internet trading (stock market) gives an idea of how the sector is organized and under what laws it operates. The provided information will help the users to avoid common mistakes.

Volume — 38 pages.

The study is devoted to the military-technical cooperation system, which functions in the current context, and analyzes the military reform process.

Volume — 34 pages.

The research focuses on the activities and establishment of the business empire of one of the today’s most influential large owners.

Volume — 35 pages.