TRANSFORMATIVE SHIFTS OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY IN THE POST-2022 ERA

The Russian economy is undergoing a fundamental shift characterized by a surge in military spending, the loss of European energy markets, and a growing dependency on China and India. While short-term stability is maintained through state control and the '3P factor' (Power, Passiveness, Propaganda), long-term prospects are marred by severe capital asset depreciation, a shrinking and aging population, and a lack of incentive for green transition or sustainability.

• Russia has experienced a massive increase in military spending, with defense and military costs comprising approximately 40% of the total budget allocation in 2024. Expenditures rose from approximately 70 billion USD in 2014 to 84 billion USD in 2023, and are expected to exceed 100 billion USD in 2024.
• The Russian energy sector has suffered a profound loss of European markets, leading to a heavy reliance on China and India, which now account for a 'lion’s share' of total crude oil exports. Natural gas supplies to Europe by Gazprom decreased by 56% in 2023 compared to 2022.
• Physical capital in Russia is severely depreciated, with an average nationwide depreciation of 40% in 2022. Certain sectors are more affected, including mining (60%), transportation (57%), and the power, heat, and gas supply sector (51%).
• Russia faces a critical demographic decline and labour shortage. The population is projected to drop from 146 million in 2023 to 139 million by 2046. The labour force deficit was estimated at 4.8 million people in 2023.
• The Russian government is increasingly utilizing the '3P factor'—Power, Passiveness of population, and Propaganda—to maintain authoritarian control and prevent socio-economic collapse by fostering a sense of hopelessness and loyalty.
• Adoption of green business models and sustainability initiatives is unlikely in Russia due to the absence of international ESG ranking agencies, a lack of green finance opportunities, and the improbability of implementing carbon pricing.
• Significant capital flight occurred in 2022, with a net outflow of over 250 billion USD. Additionally, foreign companies' exits resulted in losses estimated between 200-240 billion USD.

APA

Sakharov, P. (2024). TRANSFORMATIVE SHIFTS OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY IN THE POST-2022 ERA. Climate Strategies. https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Transformative-Shifts-of-the-Russian-Economy.pdf

Chicago

Sakharov, Platon. TRANSFORMATIVE SHIFTS OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY IN THE POST-2022 ERA. Climate Strategies, 2024. https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Transformative-Shifts-of-the-Russian-Economy.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{sakharov2024transformative, author = {Sakharov, Platon}, title = {{TRANSFORMATIVE SHIFTS OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY IN THE POST-2022 ERA}}, institution = {Climate Strategies}, year = {2024}, url = {https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Transformative-Shifts-of-the-Russian-Economy.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }