**Gazprombank buys 14 Mega shopping centers in Russia** 

* Gazprombank has acquired 14 mega shopping centers in Russia, with a total area of 2.3 million square meters. 
* The deal includes properties in Moscow, the Moscow region, the Leningrad region, Omsk, Ufa, Rostov, Nadon, Samara, Odege, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Nizhny Novgorod. 
* The purchase price has not been disclosed, but analysts estimate it to be between 2 and 3 billion US dollars. 
* The shopping centers were previously owned by the Swedish company Ingka Centres, which also owns IKEA. 
* Gazprombank says it plans to continue operating the shopping centers under the Mega brand, and will focus on developing the brand, the professional team, and enhancing Mega traditions. 

**Russian clothing manufacturers occupy shelves vacated by foreign brands** 

* Many foreign clothing brands have left the Russian market in 2022, creating opportunities for Russian manufacturers to expand their presence. 
* The Russian government has implemented a number of measures to support domestic clothing manufacturers, including reducing insurance premiums and providing preferential loans. 
* Russian clothing manufacturers are also benefiting from the growth of online sales, which have doubled since the departure of foreign brands. 
* Some Russian clothing manufacturers are also selling their products on marketplaces, which have created special sections for Russian-made goods. 
* The Russian government is also supporting the development of farmer's markets, which provide a platform for small-scale farmers to sell their products. 

**Russian animation studios develop new content to replace foreign imports** 

* Russian animation studios are developing new content to replace foreign imports, which have become more difficult to access due to sanctions. 
* The Russian government is providing support to animation studios, including financial assistance and access to training and development programs. 
* Russian animation studios are also working to export their content to other countries, in order to diversify their revenue streams. 
* One of the most popular Russian animation studios is Cash, which has produced a number of popular animated series, including "Masha and the Bear" and "Fixies". 
* Cash is currently working on a new animated series called "The Adventures of Peter the Rabbit", which is based on the classic children's book by Beatrix Potter.