Russian winemakers made against the refusal by the foreign wine material – RBC

President of the Union of Winegrowers and Winemakers of Russia Leonid Popovich

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The opinion about the idea to abandon the importation of foreign wine material, which was previously announced Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachev, Popovic stated on the radio station “Moscow speaking».

«We wine material is imported, it is common practice. It is bottled, then called the Russian wine and sold well. This is about one-third of all wine sales, “- he explained. According to Popovic, currently prohibit the importation of foreign wine material can not, because “if we lose one-third of production.” The head of the Union of Winegrowers and Winemakers stressed that the possible increase in tariffs, “Once the fee will raise and begin to plant grapes, but grapes are growing five years».

As will appear the new grapes, it will be possible substitution it produced wine imported wine material and “in the long term once it will be possible to ban [the import of imported wine materials in Russia],” said Popovic.

Earlier, Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachev, the TV channel “Russia 24″ made a ban on importation of foreign wine or a multiple increase of tariffs on their imports. Filling foreign wines under Russian brands Tkachev called “unacceptable».

«Pour wine in the bottle is already here, in Russia, but someone else’s wine … Well, what kind of competition. Of course, the economy will be better in those who use other wine materials spilled and sells it under the brand of the Russian “- said Tkachev. According to him, the entrepreneur who is opening a winery, “easier to bring a tank or a ship from South Africa, just 100 or 1,000 tonnes.”

12:59 The Ministry of Agriculture: Russia will receive 100 million tons of grain – REGNUM

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Moscow, August 23, 2015, 12:59 – REGNUM The Minister of Agriculture of Russia Alexander Tkachev intends to support through the introduction of domestic wine ban on wine or increasing customs duties. The head of the department, said in an interview with TV channel “Russia 24».

«As imports are importing finished wine stock. Our plants – shop for bottling wine. And this is unacceptable. And when the farmer begins to lay, the payback period of 15 years, it is easier to bring the container South Africa. Of course, the economy will be better than the one who poured the Russian brand. We must either raise customs duties multiply, or even shut down this type of business “, – said Tkachev.

The minister also commented on the situation in ubrochnoy campaign: “As regards cereals, this year the 11 subjects of the Russian Federation suffered from drought. Withdrawn from circulation of 1.5 million hectares of land. But this is not our biggest drought, we were stronger. According to preliminary data, the Russian Federation will receive 100 million tons of grain. Or even more if everything is favorable. But this is not the limit. We have huge reserves ».

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Three towns in the south of Sakhalin can become free ports – Kommersant

The issue of the introduction of a free port regime in the three cities of Sakhalin – Nevelsk, Kholmsk and Korsakov – similar to the port of Vladivostok have worked for the federal government. The proposal appealed to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev during his visit to Iturup head of the region Oleg Kozhemyako. The introduction of the regime of free port Korsakov, Kholmsk and Nevelsk, according to the head of the region, will increase freight and passenger traffic, will give impetus to the creation of new industries, using modern technology, will have a positive impact on the economy, not only the Sakhalin region, but also in neighboring regions of the Far East.

port of Korsakov, Kholmsk and Nevelsk – the largest in the region. Their development is hampered by the lack of a bridge between Sakhalin and the mainland. “It is not possible to use them for the handling of goods coming from mainland Russia. The solution would be the introduction of a free port regime for these objects of transport infrastructure, “- said the press service of the regional government. “Dmitry Medvedev looked reacted to the proposal and instructed the relevant federal entities to develop it,” – said in a statement – said the press service.

Earlier “Kommersant” reported that that the law of the Free Port of Vladivostok Duma approved in the final third reading. This mode will be valid on the territory of 15 municipalities of Primorsky Krai. Residents of the port, in addition to tax benefits and free customs zone regime, promised additional protection – suits their interests will be able to submit a management company.

For more information, see the article “b “” Free Port of Vladivostok came out of the State Duma ».

The minister made a ban on the importation of foreign wine – RBC

The Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Alexander Tkachev

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On the measures that governments can take against foreign bottling wine under Russian brands, Tkachev said on the TV channel “Russia 24″. According to the minister, Russian wineries “are, in general, workshops bottling of wine.” The minister called this situation “intolerable” and said Russia may be willing to fold increase in customs duties on import of wine to Russia or to ban their importation.

«Pour wine in the bottle is already here, in Russia, but someone else’s wine … Well, what kind of competition. Of course, the economy will be better in those who use other wine materials spilled, and sells it under the brand name Russia “, – explained Tkachev.

According to Tkachev, is now an entrepreneur who is opening a winery,” easier to bring the tank or ship out South Africa, just 100 or 1,000 tonnes ».

At the end of June, Tkachev said that Russia is not ready to distribute food embargo on wine and pastries. “We still do not produce as much wine to fully satisfy the needs of domestic consumers”, – stated Tkachev. The minister spoke in favor of import substitution “evolutionary way».

According to the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, on absolute displacement of foreign products from the Russian market Russian food producers will need 10 years.

Medvedev announced further sales of foreign currency to support the ruble – RBC

Russian Prime Minister during a visit to the island of Etorofu

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During the trip to the Kuril Islands, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that the additional currency sale exporters will be able to strengthen the ruble exchange rate.

«Of course, we will help as well, I mean governments, central banks in the sense of obtaining the additional inflow of foreign exchange earnings. In the near future, I think there will be more foreign exchange sales from our exporters currency, which will also affect the quotes of the ruble, “- quoted premiere of RIA Novosti.

He also said that the government and the central bank taking action in this direction. “I was meeting with exporters, the Central Bank also with them on a regular basis, constantly working in the mode of constant sales, which they carry out. They know it, so work will continue, “- said Medvedev.

Asked about the return if the government and the Central Bank to monitor the foreign currency proceeds, Medvedev replied that they did not leave, this control There was a constant. “No … we do not weaken this control is not going to continue to weaken, because it’s really fundamental things that affect the state of the economy”, – assured the prime minister.

The exchange rate of the dollar on Friday, August 21 , ascended on high to the level of 69.07 rubles. and exceeded by 1 ruble. 12 kopecks. the closing level of the previous trading day. The exchange rate of the euro on Friday reached a maximum level of 78.49 rubles. At these levels, the ruble last traded in late January – early February 2015.

Experts attribute the weakening of the ruble to the fall in world oil prices. Futures of North Sea Brent crude oil fell on Friday to $ 45.15 per barrel. This is more than 3.1% lower than the previous day. Futures for WTI crude oil fell on Friday to $ 39.89 per barrel. Oil prices dropped below this mark of $ 40 a barrel for the first time since Feb. 24, 2009.

The period of the ruble continued from February to May 2015. The Russian currency has reached a level below 49 rubles. the dollar and below 53 rubles. per euro. But then it began a new period of the fall of the ruble, which has accelerated the pace due to the reduction in price of oil on world markets.

 

The richest people in the world have lost $ 182 billion because of the collapse on the stock exchanges – RBC

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This week the 400 richest people in the world have lost $ 182 billion because of the collapse in world markets, reports Bloomberg. The total combined wealth of billionaires, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, fell by 6,3%.

Only for Friday, August 21, representatives of the state on the list dropped $ 76 billion. This occurred against the backdrop of the largest four , the weakening of the major US stock indexes, Standard & amp; Poor’s 500 Index and Dow Jones.

«They [billionaires] is a small proportion, although $ 182 billion – a large sum,” – said John Collins, director of the consulting firm Aspiriant. “During these weeks, it really looks awful, but if you take a step back, in the long term picture is not as catastrophic,” – the analyst said.

In dollar terms the most to lose Warren Buffett. His condition for the week fell by $ 3.6 billion. Securities holding company Berkshire Hathaway, whose majority shareholder is billionaire dropped by 5%. According to Bloomberg, Buffett is in third place among the world’s richest with a fortune of $ 63.4 billion.

The drop in oil prices led to a reduction of $ 15.2 billion state entrepreneurs who do business in the energy sector. Head of Continental Resources Inc. Harold Hamm lost $ 895 million, or 9% of his fortune. This week, oil prices have demonstrated the longest decline since 1986 amid signs of a global glut of the market.

Start the “bear” cycle on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the weakening of the yen led to the fact that the 26 richest people in China have lost a week $ 18.8 billion. Of those hardest hit Wang Jianlin, president of Dalian Wanda Group, – it has lost $ 3.5 billion.

As noted by Bloomberg, 11 billionaires were able to increase the state, despite the crisis in the world markets. Most of all managed to earn a founder of Sun Pharmaceuticals Dilip Shangvi – its capital increased by $ 467 million, to $ 18.9 billion.

On Friday evening, all the major stock exchanges closed in the red. In the US, Dow Jones industrial average showed the biggest drop since 2011. Index S & amp; P 500 fell 3.19%, fell below 2000 points for the first time since February.

Experts attribute the decline of the market with a negative statistical data from China and the uncertainty about a possible rise in the base interest rate of the Federal Reserve System of the USA. It became known yesterday that the preliminary purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector in China, which shows business activity in the manufacturing sector fell to 47.1 points at the forecast of 47.7 points. In August, China’s manufacturing sector showed the highest rate of decline of activity in the last six and a half years.

Russia can not sell gas to China – BBC

Falling oil prices slows down a new deal between Russia and China on gas supplies. The market price of gas is not greater than $ 200 for 1 thousand. Cubic meters, but to recoup the construction of a new gas pipeline to China, it should be about twice as high as what the Chinese do not agree. According to experts, China’s position in the negotiations advantageous to Russia – China can afford to wait.

Oil collapsed complicated negotiations between Russia and China on gas supplies, said the head of the department of Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Ministry of Commerce of China Ji Lin. At the same time on Tuesday “Gazprom” reported that the talks “have good momentum” and the basic conditions are determined.

This is the supply of so-called “western route” (the pipeline “Strength Siberia – 2 “, formerly” Altai “). According to preliminary agreements on this pipe, China will receive 30 billion cubic meters of Russian gas a year for 30 years. Negotiations have been conducted for the first year, the contract for the “eastern route” (the pipeline “Power of Siberia”) has already been signed with China, but sharply pushed down oil prices does not allow the parties to reach a consensus on the issue of gas prices. The fact that the prices of long-term contracts, “Gazprom” are tied to oil quotations.

The cost of North Sea oil brand Brent, which is tied to the price of Russian Urals, came close to the mark of $ 45 per barrel, but has not crossed that line. The last time the price of a barrel was below $ 45 during the crisis period 2008-2009.

In recent years, “Gazprom” has repeatedly made concessions to its European counterparts by introducing a price formula spot component. That is part of the price of the contract has come to depend on the level of prices on the European market, one-off contracts. Negotiations with China still on the “eastern route” brought a lot of difficulties the Russian side – because of disagreement on the issue of pricing.

«Gazprom” I wanted China to buy gas at the price of European exports of the Russian monopoly. The Chinese offered in response to focus on the price of gas on the US Henry Hub. In May last year, the parties signed a contract yet, according to which 38 billion cubic meters of gas per year, supplied by “Power of Siberia” for 30 years, will cost China $ 400 billion in.

contract price of 1 thousand. cubic meters of neither Russia nor China has not officially disclosed, but on the basis of the volume of the average price of deliveries was to be about $ 350 . At the time of signing the agreement the price was close to the average level of European exports and greater than Henry Hub price of approximately $ 100 per thousand cubic meters.

But in November 2014, when the fall in oil prices was only slightly more than 30% and the price per barrel fluctuated in the range of $ 74-79 (compared to $ 110 in July ), the gas market, experts have warned that the contract “Gazprom” with China “lost” at least $ 100 billion.

At the moment, oil quotes have fallen by more than half. According to head of East European Gas Analysis Mikhail Korchemkin at today’s pricing environment Chinese might sell only gas from the Kovykta field (and this is just “Eastern Route”, under which the contract has already been signed. – “Times”). “Provided that the pipeline will be laid on the initial short route along the railway to Harbin,” – emphasizes the expert.

Then, according Korchemkina, the cost of gas may be lower than $ 200 per 1 thousand. cube. Otherwise, if the “Power of Siberia” will be laid on the “long” route, the price of gas for the Chinese to exceed $ 350, higher than the average price of European contracts, “Gazprom».

As for the “western route” by which the contract has not been signed, but now, according to a member of the expert council of the Union of Russian Oil and Gas Eldar Kasayeva, the market price of Russian pipeline gas (including oil prices) for China is $ 180-200.

«It can arrange the PRC, which significantly more expensive liquefied natural gas from Qatar and other states, but not in the economic interest of Russia”, – said the expert.

At the same time China, according to Kasaev can not afford to rush into negotiations with “Gazprom” on the price. Now China is revising the energy balance and trying to calculate the approximate requirements of the country in the gas in the long term.

«Originally planned to increase annual gas consumption in China to 360 billion cubic meters. m in 2020, which is two times higher than last year – says Kasai. – However, in the current year against the general slowdown of the Chinese economy, a sharp slowdown in the growth of gas consumption in the domestic market. ”

«Payback project” Altai “requires doubling the above market price – emphasizes concern. – In this regard in the near future the parties are unlikely to reach a consensus ».

According Kasayeva, investment in” Altai “in the order of $ 7.7 billion.” However, the large infrastructure projects in implementation is generally more expensive “, – experts warn.

Copper prices continued to decline on weak statistics from China – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, August 21 – RIA Novosti / Prime. The price of copper continued to decline in the course of trading Friday amid a record low business statistics in industrial production in China, which has increased investors’ concerns about prospects for demand for the industry the metal in the country, according to the auction.

As of 17:20 MSK futures for December delivery copper on the Comex became cheaper by 0.89% – up to 2.3 dollars per pound (about 0.45 kilograms).

At the end of Thursday’s trading price of a ton of copper on the London Metal Exchange for delivery in three months rose by 2.48% – up to 5119 dollars per ton. A ton of aluminum has risen by 1.19% – up to 1575 dollars, zinc – by 1.74% to 1816 dollars per ton.

Business publication Caixin reported on Friday that a preliminary indicator of business activity index PMI in the industrial China’s economy in August dropped to its lowest level in 6.5 years to 47.1 points. Preliminary results were much below the expectations of analysts who had forecast PMI at 47.7 points.

The value of PMI above 50 indicates growth in economic activity, lower – on its recession. “It is clear that the manufacturing sector continues to face significant challenges, particularly due to weak external demand,” – leads the publication The Wall Street Journal a statement of the analytical notes economist at Capital Economics Julian Evans-Pritchard (Julian Evans-Pritchard).

Some support prices for the metal have news from Europe – the second largest consumer of copper in the region in the world. Earlier, also on Friday, the research organization Markit Economics reported that the index of business activity in industry in the euro zone remained unchanged compared to July and amounted to a value of 52.4 points at the forecast of a decline to 52.2 points.

Bloomberg: this week the richest people in the world have lost $ 182 billion because of the collapse in stock markets – BBC

This week, the 400 richest people in the world have lost $ 182 billion because of the collapse in world markets, writes Bloomberg .

These losses were the largest since September 2014, when it started compiling the index.

As noted, a total of state-listed business is estimated at $ 3.98 trillion.

Previous reported that US exchanges closed trading record fall. Dow Jones industrial average for the first time since 2011 fell by 3.12% to 16 460.01 points. The high-tech NASDAQ index fell 2.98% and dropped to 4732.32 points. Index S & amp; P 500 fell by 2.70% to 1980.85 points.

The richest people in the world have lost $ 182 billion because of the collapse on the stock exchanges – Kommersant

About 400 richest people in the world have lost this week’s $ 182 billion because of the collapse in world markets, reports Bloomberg. In total, the state of billionaires dropped by 6.3%. With the biggest loss faced Warren Buffett, whose fortune fell by $ 3.6 billion, writes Bloomberg. Securities holding company Berkshire Hathaway, whose majority shareholder is billionaire dropped by 5%.

Only for Friday, August 21, representatives of the state on the list dropped $ 76 billion. This occurred against the backdrop of the largest in four years of weakening major US stock indexes – Standard & amp; Poor’s 500 Index and Dow Jones.

«For billionaires is minor losses, while $ 182 billion – a large sum,” – said the director of consulting firm Aspiriant John Collins. “During these weeks, it really looks awful, but if you take a step back, in the long term picture is not as catastrophic,” – says the analyst.

“Gazprom” has opposed disclosure of the cost of investment projects – Krasnoyarsk news – krasnews.com

The draft amendments to the law «On natural monopolies» , which is prepared by the Ministry of finance, it obliges all natural monopolies to open attachments in investment projects. The company appealed to the Ministry of Energy to help institutions excluded from the list of monopolistic structures which will force open the said data. Some time ago, the ministry reported on its own plans to oblige «Gazprom» allocate regulated activities to investment programs , to prevent the growth of the final price of gas.

In the “Gazprom” suggests that the result of the implementation of the amendments to the law will be depriving monopolist competitive advantages, in consequence of its investment projects will become less attractive in comparison with competitors, and this will lead to a likelihood of damage to the financial interests of «Gazprom» and its owners.

An unnamed authorized by the Economic Development Ministry expressed surprise at the open rejection of the draft legislation on the part of “Gazprom”, despite the fact that online discussion (regulation.gov.ru) reviews by the company was not found.

As a leading specialist fund of the state’s energy security Igor YUSHKOV, the disclosure of the company’s costs separately to the construction domestic and construction of export pipelines has the advantage of independent producers gas , is trying to reduce the cost pumping his gas through the pipes of “Gazprom”, writes krasnews.com. Source in the company added that the monopoly does not need excessive openness: and so it shall disclose information in the reports, and the rest is a commercial secret.

Medvedev to the Kuril Islands has extended the borders of Russia – Rosbalt.RU

August 22, 2015 – -> Kremlin breaks into the past, which was not Seventy years ago ended the fighting in the last theater of World War II. And there was peace, which is erroneously considered the Kremlin holding a general recognition of the Soviet sphere of influence. There are now trying to go back – but there is no place to return something. August 21, 2015 -> Russian Railways timetable unchanged The resignation of Vladimir Yakunin – is parting with enough effective manager, which can be tolerated in the fat years, but not during the crisis. However, it in no way be regarded as a sign of the winds of change. August 21, 2015 -> Big Bluff Alexis Tsipras Politics extravagant Greek prime minister was based on what he was saying one thing and doing is another. If Greeks continue to support it, the country faces new economic turmoil and protests supported by poor. August 19, 2015 -> The temptation of big fights Russia is struggling to maintain its influence in the Middle East. It is already clear that this is where will the main struggle for the redistribution of access to global resources. And Moscow hopes to resolve in the course of its own problems. August 19, 2015 -> Bosses teases people After a long break, the masses are signs of discontent. The latest guidelines venture often angered people than distract them from thinking about the deterioration of life. Therefore, the risk increased once mighty adventure. 15 August 2015 -> fear as a factor of demographics Falling birth rates in the country is caused by a whole range of economic and political reasons. Population growth turned out to be a very accurate indicator of the mood of the people that do not be fooled by patriotic incantations. August 14, 2015 -> Great Azamat – the janitor and the warrior Can refugees besieging the borders of the European Union, finding shelter there, rush into Russia, as the water from overflowing bathtub? It is possible that if obedient Tajiks, where we tear away irritation, seem good angels. August 14, 2015 -> Back in 2005, th By the end of 2015 or the beginning of 2016 the well-being and way of life of ordinary Russians fell back to a decade ago. Yes, and with the burden his amendment to the sanctions and the embargo, which has not been zero years.

21 August 2015 “Case” Oboronservis “: without Vasilyeva Guilty The Moscow City Court upheld the verdict against the four defendants in the case,” Oboronservis. “Judicial board actually dismissed the appeal of the defense, to commute the sentence only for Irina Egorova – for two months. August 21, 2015 Revelation Glushchenko the case Starovoitova Former State Duma deputy Mikhail Glushchenko told the court he became a co-organizer of the murder of Galina Starovoitova and why it can be considered as recognition of the “courage”. August 21 2015 The silence before the start Political scientists say is unprecedented weak competition in the regional election campaign governors. Those who are interested to see the real political battle, is to monitor the local elections. August 21, 2015 believe the best will be harder Falling oil prices and the ruble exchange rate will inevitably affect the the attitude of citizens of Russia to power, but election results deepening economic crisis, however, is not reflected fully, experts say. August 21, 2015 “Patriarch” against “Minsk-2″ The ex-president of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk expressed Minsk against the agreements and proposed to “dissociate itself” from the self-proclaimed republics of Donbass. Experts believe that he considered a significant part of Ukrainian politicians. August 21, 2015 Lenders are waiting Tsipras back Judging by the reaction of Europeans to solve Greece’s prime minister to resign, triggering early parliamentary elections, they most fear that the power in the country bankrupt can come even more radical policy. August 20, 2015 Game of Democracy The outcome of the elections in Russia today often easy to guess before they start . However, the state doing its utmost to show that power is being a real struggle. Who and why the simulation and not be simpler to give it up? August 20, 2015 Kazakhstan is looking for a way out of the “Group of Death” The decision of the authorities in Astana sharply devalue the currency due to their unwillingness to follow China and Russia to the bottom of the economic crisis. The growth of social discontent was recognized as justified risk.

In Ukraine, the “lost” 250 thousand tons of grain – BBC News

The inventory of state reserves in Ukraine missed about 250 thousand tons of grain, said in his microblog in the “Twitter” Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius. “Something went wrong”: inventory showed that about 250 thousand tons of grain in the State Reserve “gone missing.” On paper there, but in fact – no, “- he wrote.

The audit also found that in 2014, oil depot mixed thousand tons of gasoline and kerosene, said Abromavicius.” Probably, “accidentally” and not to cover the huge shortage “,” – wrote the minister. “On the basis of other fuels” has flowed through the crack into the groundwater, – he added. – We are talking about tens of thousands of tons. But environmentalists are somehow not noticed. “According Abromavicius, all known facts will be transferred to the investigation, and corrupt – dismissed” without further ado “.

On the background of attempts of rapprochement with Western countries the fight against corruption has become a priority directions of the Ukrainian authorities, RIA Novosti reported. In October last year the Verkhovna Rada has established the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, which should make the end of 2015. In early June, the authorities approve the composition of the tender committee for the selection of candidates for members of the Bureau, whose mission – opposition criminal corruption offenses committed by public officials.

The price of Brent crude oil fell to the lowest since March 2009 – RBC

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The cost of oil North Sea Brent crude continued to fall on Friday night. At the auction on the London ICE Futures Exchange at 21:12 MSK price of October Brent futures fell more than 3%, to $ 45.13 a barrel. This is the lowest since March 2009, according to data exchange.

The last time in 2015 to value the cost of such Brent approaching January 13. During this day of trading in the cost of a barrel of Brent crude oil fell to a minimum to $ 45,19.

price of WTI crude oil at about 20:00 MSK fell on the New York Mercantile Exchange to $ 39.97 for barrel. The cost of WTI broke through the level of $ 40 per barrel for the first time since February 24, 2009, according to data exchange.

Against the background of falling oil prices continued to fall, the Russian currency. The exchange rate of the dollar on Friday night at the maximum reached 69.12 rubles., That 1 ruble. 17 kopecks. above the previous closing. The cost of the euro on the Moscow Stock Exchange on Friday evening rose to 78.49 rubles. This is 2 rubles. 11 kopecks. above the previous close of business – the night before the single European currency traded at 76.38 rubles.

The official euro exchange rate set by the Central Bank from August 22, was the highest since February 6, 2015, amounting to 76.67 rub. The official dollar rate set by the regulator from August 22, has grown by 1.16 rubles. and amounted to 68.12 rubles. It is also a record figure since 6 February.