19/11/2014: Two articles on Russian economy and reforms

Two important articles on Russian economy and policy via Bloomberg:

• Putin Said to Stun Advisers by Backing Corruption Crackdown: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-18/putin-said-to-back-crackdown-on-corruption-as-sanctions-bite.html and
• Russia Braces for 'Catastrophic' Drop in Oil Prices: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-14/putin-says-russia-preparing-for-catastrophic-oil-slump.html