Ebay, the e-commerce platform that connects buyers and sellers have announced that they will open in Russia by the end of March. Users will be able to access the site in Russian and pay for fixed-price items using PayPal, eBay’s online payments system. Chief Executive John Donahoe said Russia’s e-commerce market is worth $5 billion [...]

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This week The Moscow Times has conducted a series of interviews on the state of e-marketing in Russia. Essential reading for anyone working in or considering expanding into RuNet. These should remain open to public viewing, follow the links below: Changes in Consumer Preference on the InternetBy Inessa Ishunkina, Project director TNS Russia RuNet of [...]

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Yandex has announced a partnership with the Russian Development Bank (RBR) to expand their online payment system. Now payments to and from Yandex Money can be made from any of the ATMs belonging to the bank. As usual payments onto the system are free but withdrawals attract a 2% commission. Web Money is still the [...]

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