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Local business director Zaur joins us today from the Elbrus region for an insider’s look at the economy of the North Caucasus region. While many sectors of the local economy do struggle, the situation is far from bleak as considered by some. Local entrepreneurs are routinely making bold moves, not just to make ends meet, but to create new business ventures that strengthen the economy. Our guest shares some bright examples about jobs in the North Caucasus.
Links for Episode 41
Human Development Index
Economy of Dagestan
Elbrus Elevation
Timestamps
2:05 – NEW Segment! “Caucasus in Transit”
7:30 – Shout-outs! 11 year-old listener!
11:00 – Zaur our Guest!
13:54 – Who is Zaur
18:30 – The “boulechka ladies”!
19:48 – Tourism & Agriculture
30:30 – Handicrafts
34:08 – Oil
41:21 – Corruption
43:50 – Positive stories of people making ends meet
47:33 – Cattle, paragliding, and . . . the only sauna with a view of Elbrus
