The bill obliging all stores in Russia to accept bank cards for payment is under discussion in the government.

It is noted that the technology can be used not only for advertising purposes, but also for the transfer of emergency messages.

The activities of foreign brands in Russia are influenced by the fall in real incomes of Russians, as well as the active development of commerce on the Internet and changes in consumer demand.

The application for women entrepreneurs Qvalis has attracted 30 million rubles of investments.

At the end of 2018, the share of high-tech and knowledge-intensive industries in the Russian economy fell to 21.3%, demonstrating the level of 2015.