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Economy of Russia

The walls of Zakharov Auto Parts in Hialeah, just outside Miami, are filled with photos of vintage Russian cars in Cuba fixed with parts bought at the store.

How to fix an old Russian car in Cuba? There’s this mechanic in Miami

Economics

The old Soviet car isn’t even in the United States. But there’s a guy selling Lada parts in Miami. Call hm the Lada whisperer. Cuban expats flock to him, getting the parts for the many old Ladas still chugging along Cuba’s streets.

A St. Petersburg shop advertises a sale as Russia's ruble crashes to unprecedented lows Tuesday.

A plunging Russian ruble generates nervousness and humor

Economics
Russian Ruble

What is a ruble and why is it in trouble?

Finance
The World

Ã?apul TV: Turkey’s Alternative to Mainstream Media

Conflict & Justice
The World

Remembering The Russian Lada Classic

Arts, Culture & Media

Russia’s Gazprom Struggles to Keep Europe Warm

Global Politics

Anchor Marco Werman talks to Julia Barton about the cold snap that is engulfing parts of Europe and the challenge it is presenting to Russian energy giant Gazprom.

The World

Russian economy headed for trouble

Business, Economics and Jobs

Russia’s economy is reeling from the effect of a sharp fall in the price of oil. The Kremlin is now reportedly worried about social unrest. Has Vladimir Putin’s star fallen? For more, we’re talking to Steven Eke, Russia analyst for our partner, the BBC.