Author Archives: Luxury and Finance

Luxury Chocolate

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

  Ten years ago, when I worked in one of the Zurich financial companies, my colleague from the London office, asked me to buy her some chocolates, knowing that I was visiting London shortly. So, without thinking twice, I went … Continue reading →

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the Luxury and Finance Observer – March 2013 issue

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

This month’s issue of the Luxury and Finance Observer in Russian is about the Swiss luxury chocolate… …and I translated in into English for my next post… Enjoy!    

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Luxury cars in Geneva Motor Show 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

“Russia has two gravest ills: fools and roads” according to Nikolai Gogol, the classic Russian novelist. But roads do not seem to stop Russians from driving beautiful cars. Russians appreciate powerful vehicles like Rolls-Royce, Ferrary, Lamborgini and Aston Martin to … Continue reading →

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This week is Geneva International Motor Show!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

  Since 1971 the Russian AutoVaz was exposing its cars here. But this year no one Russian car… Why? As per Vedomosti, this year it will be represented by its partner, Renaut-Nissan alliance. for more see: http://www.salon-auto.ch

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Russia: fifth largest economy in 2016

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

Interesting analysis by Media Eghbal: “Russia will become the world’s fifth largest economy in 2016 in PPP terms, driven by its energy sector, as one of the top oil and natural gas producers worldwide. It also offers potential in its rapidly … Continue reading →

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the Luxury and Finance Observer – February 2013 issue

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

The new issue of the Luxury and Finance Observer is a bit of a surprise for our Russian readers. The Swiss magazine “Russian Switzerland” or “Русская Швейцария”, published my article “The heritage of Luxury” in the March 2013 issue, dedicated … Continue reading →

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Luxury is an asset or Swiss luxury world

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

Swiss luxury watch-making sector speaks of excellence, innovation and tradition. If we add an experience to these essential ingredients of the luxury world, then last week was rich of luxury watch experience. Geneva was a host to two watch events: Geneva … Continue reading →

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the Luxury and Finance Observer – January 2013 issue

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

Happy to announce the new issue of the Luxury and Finance Observer in Russian language. This issue is called Luxury and Internet, covering the latest Digital Day by CREA Geneve and contemplating of how to transmit emotions on the internet… Click to … Continue reading →

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Will wealthy Europeans follow Gerard Depardieu to Russia?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

If French luxury companies complain about high customs taxes when entering the Russian market, there is one French who likes Russia’s 13% flat income tax – Mr. Gerard Depardieu, “That Russian Movie Star”. I’ve read in today’s The New York … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Luxury and Finance

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Click here to see the complete report.

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