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Azerbaijan Expands Its Gas Supply Geography
Politics
Azerbaijan Expands Its Gas Supply Geography
12 January 2026

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 25.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas, demonstrating the diversification of its export destinations.

Ingushetia plans to produce unmanned aerial systems
Economy
Ingushetia plans to produce unmanned aerial systems
5 January 2026

The first research and production center for unmanned aerial systems (R&P Center UAS) is planned to open in Ingushetia at the Serdalo Technopark. Adam Kokorkhoyev, the republic's Minister of Industry and Communications, announced the consideration of a public-private partnership project with Aerocosmos to create the Serdalo-Ural complex.

In Ingushetia, there are delays in public sector employee pay
Economy
In Ingushetia, there are delays in public sector employee pay
2 January 2026

In Ingushetia, there have been cases of non-payment of December wages to employees of a number of public sector organizations, including hospitals and community centers.

The cheapest Christmas trees in Russia are in the North Caucasus Federal District
Economy
The cheapest Christmas trees in Russia are in the North Caucasus Federal District
28 December 2026

New Year's trees and winter bouquets are the cheapest in the North Caucasus. According to research, the average Christmas tree bill in the North Caucasus Federal District is 3,300 rubles, significantly lower than in other federal districts, especially compared to the Far Eastern Federal District, where the average price reaches 7,000 rubles.

In Ingushetia, authorities have limited trade markups on goods to 10%
Economy
In Ingushetia, authorities have limited trade markups on goods to 10%
24 December 2025

In the run-up to the New Year holidays, Ingushetia authorities have tightened price controls on food and essential goods. Head of the republic, Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, announced daily inspections and a limit on trade markups to 10%.

In Georgia, food prices are significantly higher than in Europe
Economy
In Georgia, food prices are significantly higher than in Europe
24 December 2025

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed concern that food prices in Georgian supermarkets are significantly higher than in Europe. A comparative analysis revealed significant differences in the prices of many goods.

Dagestan Leads in Growth of New Companies and Individual Entrepreneurs
Economy
Dagestan Leads in Growth of New Companies and Individual Entrepreneurs
22 December 2025

Based on the results of the first 11 months of 2025, the leading regions in new company and individual entrepreneur registration activity were Mari El (a 26% increase compared to the same period in 2024), Chuvashia (24%), and Dagestan (20%).

North Caucasus Federal District Subjects Rank Last in Socioeconomic Ranking of Russian Regions
Economy
North Caucasus Federal District Subjects Rank Last in Socioeconomic Ranking of Russian Regions
22 December 2025

The final ranking of Russian regions' socioeconomic development for 2025, compiled by RIA Novosti, revealed a significant lag in the North Caucasus republics. Ingushetia ranked last, 85th. Karachay-Cherkessia (81st), North Ossetia (78th), Chechnya (77th), Kabardino-Balkaria (75th), and Dagestan (74th) also ranked low.

Ingushetia and other regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are among the worst regions in terms of personal income
Economy
Ingushetia and other regions of the North Caucasus Federal District are among the worst regions in terms of personal income
15 December 2025

Ingushetia and other regions of the North Caucasus have the lowest personal income levels in Russia. In the RIA Novosti rating, Ingushetia ranked 85th, with a per capita income to cost ratio of 1.20 and a per capita income of 26,800 rubles per month, the lowest in the country.

The North Caucasus republics ranked last in the car affordability rankings for families
Economy
The North Caucasus republics ranked last in the car affordability rankings for families
8 December 2025

A RIA Novosti study revealed significant differences in car affordability across Russian regions. The worst situation is observed in the North Caucasus republics, where only a small proportion of families can afford to purchase and maintain a new car on credit.