The Russian economy continues to deliver distressing news. In the first five months of 2013 market index of “Economic Strategies” (MIES) grew up by only 3.1 points. The article authors examine in detail the current state of the Russian economy in January – May 2013.

To answer numerous questions about the future price dynamics the author carries out a research in the field of cyclical energy resources consumption and cyclical changes in their prices and concludes that the pricing loop will be tightened enough. In this regard, the author believes that the global economy will choose the path of more quick decrease in the world oil price and the lack of need for providing global oil demand by developing new, more expensive fields.

The article speaks about creating a powerful transport platform, being the basis of accelerated regional development in a continental scale. The author notes that development of meridional transport corridors in the Russian Federation is necessary both for accelerating the eastern regions development and for preservation and consolidation of historically friendly relations with the southern countries. The author emphasizes the fact that materialization of advanced initiative will allow our country to capitalize constantly on benefits and competitive advantage, which cannot be obtained through other decisions.

The article analyzes Chinese experience and the possibility of its creative borrowing on Russian soil. The author, considering globalization strategy in Russian context, concludes that it represents a complex set of interrelated and interdependent issues related to participation of Russia as a subject in global revolutions, political and humanitarian modernization, economic and technological transformation, as well as to the presence of political will to defend national interests, foresight and sagacity. In this regard, the author concludes that the lessons of China have lasting significance for Russia.

Appraisers suffer from distrust to each other, to say nothing of consumers or supervisory bodies’ attitude.

Opening address of editor-in-chief.

Bombardment of Qatar is a good idea, but there, no matter where you shoot, you will hit Americans. But nobody wants to start a war with America, even Iran and China.

The notion of “taste”, artistic, aesthetic, which is unfortunately ignored by the national pedagogy, is highly valued in gymnasium.

The article deals with natural monopolies’ tariffs, their impact on inflation. No doubt that this factor should be taken into account, as it affects the economy and its slight increase can instigates growth of prices.

Modern states should strive to create an effective centralized vertical of macroeconomic management.