Russian companies doubled their revenues to $15 trillion last year because the energy market did so well -- but that doesn't mean they're reaping massive profits

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : This levy could raise about 300 billion rubles, or $3.6 billion, in taxes collectively, Andrei Belousov, the first deputy prime minister, said in an interview with RBC TV, per Interfax.
46% : Russia's energy revenues have also been hit heavily by restrictions against its exports, particularly after the European Union -- a major customer of Russian energy -- banned Russian crude oil starting December 5.
43% : Now, Russia's turning to other companies for taxes.

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