In these days of virtualization, off-the-shelf hardware, and flexible infrastructure, it can be easy to forget that different types of computing jobs place different demands on software and hardware.

If flexible hours are not possible, try leaving home a bit earlier and go to a gym near your place of work, or stay on longer after work and go for a run or walk near the office.

However, with the more flexible monetary-exchange policy now in place, the impact on Russia's external accounts should not be large.