Natalia Orlova

Chief Economist @ Alfa
Natalia joined Alfa-Bank in 1998 and was appointed Chief Economist in 2001. Before joining Alfa, Natalia was an analyst at the Russian Opportunity Fund, a French hedge fund focusing on Russian and Ukrainian securities. She is a member of the CBR’s Advisory Board, which deals with monetary policy. In 2010, she was awarded a professor’s degree from the Higher School of Economics State University.

Russia’s monetary policy case – hawkish and surprising


Russia central bank keeps rate unchanged, but communique very hawkish


Russia balance of payments: Chances of a stronger ruble look poorer than before
Russia: Downside resistance, but lacks dynamism in recovery
Russian ruble exchange rate: Cautious view on Q1 21


Russia central bank keeps rate on hold; hawkish wording

