Economical status reports
BarentsObserver follows the economical challenges in the Russian part of the Barents Region.
We publish quarterly reports with the latest economical statistics and trends from Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, Nenets and Komi in our report section.
You can also find news articles and briefs in our Business section.
Updated Business news:
2010-01-07 Biggest growth in Russia
The Nenets Autonomous Okrug in major parts of 2009 had the biggest growth in industrial output in Russia, the latest Barents Monitoring reports shows.
2010-01-06: Successful year for Murmansk Fishery Port
Murmansk Fishery port has delivered the best results in five years.
2009-12-17: Barents Monitoring: Murmansk 2009 Q3
The positive signals which appeared to be the first signs of a crisis recovery vanished, and the economy of Murmansk Oblast in the third quarter of the year experienced a new wave of stagnation and negative growth, the latest Barents Monitoring report reads.
2010-01-04: Less mineral mining on the Kola Peninsula
Mineral mining on the Kola Peninsula declined with 23.5 percent in the period January-November 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.
2009-12-16: Barents Monitoring: Arkhangelsk 2009 Q3
Production figures, investments and budget revenues continue to decline in Arkhangelsk Oblast. One of the few positive trends in the region is the development of the agricultural sector, the latest Barents Monitoring reports reads.