Olga Shamina

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Olgа Shamina is an economic editor and observer for BBC Russian Service, regularly providing analysis on Russian fiscal policy, budgetary developments, and economic impacts of military actions. She has contributed commentary on topics including federal budget deficits, proposed tax increases on passive income, and the economic consequences of attacks on Russian logistics infrastructure such as warehouses of Wildberries and Ozon. Her work appears in BBC news segments, podcasts, and email newsletters under the 'Context' series.

Events

• Russia's Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 14%
• Russia proposes raising passive income tax to 22%
• Russia's 2027 Budget Deficit to Reach 5.5 Trillion Rubles
• Ozon warehouses attacked in Orenburg and Ufa

Recent coverage

• BBC Russian Service Economics Department Editor Olga Shamina — on the decision of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to keep the key rate. The Bank of Russia kept the key rate at 14% against the background of rising inflation. Before that, it lowered the rate, trying to revitalize the economy, which is growing... — BBC News Русская служба
• BBC Russian Service Economics Department Editor Olga Shamina — on the decision of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to keep the key rate — BBC News Русская служба
• «Russians face another price shock» — economic editor of «Russian Service of BBC» on new utility bills — Дождь (Telegram)
• Deficit of the Russian budget is becoming larger. What is happening? — BBC News Русская служба
• In Russia, they propose raising the tax on passive income. Why and for what purpose authorities want to get more from citizens - explains... — BBC News Русская служба
• Unstable budget of Russian illusions. 'Context' by Olga Shamina — BBC News Русская служба
• New target — Ozon. Will Ukrainian strikes cripple the economy? | 'What was that?' podcast on YouTube — BBC News Русская служба
• Following Wildberries targets, Ukrainian drone attacks began against Ozon warehouses. — BBC News Русская служба
• Ukraine began striking Ozon warehouses. Only over the past weekend six marketplace objects came under attack. — BBC News Русская служба
• 📩 Strikes on Wildberries: What Awaits the Marketplace and How Is It Linked to Authorities? 'Context' by Olga Shamina — BBC News Русская служба