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Oil and vodka: Russia’s resilient economy
Oil and vodka: Russia’s resilient economy
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Mar 31, 2022
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Podcast episode
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After Russia invaded Ukraine, Western businesses pulled out and governments imposed punishing sanctions. But Russia’s economy is proving surprisingly resilient. Eric Zemmour, a hard-right presidential candidate in France, has tapped into and stoked anti-Muslim sentiment; we pay a visit to understand the role of Islam in the race. And why Lebanon’s plastic surgeons are thriving amid an economic mess.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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Released:
Mar 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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