The (bigger) business development story in Russia
11/10/2006. The Soviets created many technologies widely used by the energy industry, says Thomas D. Nastas, president at Innovative Ventures, in this article from Realizing Russian Potential. Is Russia poised to make new contributions? The author goes on to look what is the go-forward strategy to incorporate these innovations to create competitive advantage in local and international markets?

Russia below the radarscope
10/04/2006. In this Russian Investment Review article, Patricia Cloherty, chairman and CEO of Delta Private Equity, suggests that Russia will evolve its own style of wealth creation in their private equity market.

Russia and Eastern European markets: opportunities in the new European Economies
26/10/2005. In this presentation, East Capital scout the private equity landscape in Russia in a search for the investment opportunities in Russian and Eastern European private equity and discover that much of Eastern Europe has recently experienced Chinese-style economic growth.

A critical juncture for Russian power
14/05/2003. The Russian power industry will require massive levels of capital investment if the country is to avoid an impending electricity crisis. Three years ago the Russian government unveiled a reform programme designed to drag its largely state owned energy enterprises into the 21st century in order to attract vital foreign investment into the sector. Marian Hagler, Peter O'Driscoll and Robert Wagner of Coudert Brothers discuss whether it is too little, too late.

Private equity in Russia
07/05/2003. The opportunities for investors prepared to take a risk by allocating cash to a Russia-focused fund are boundless, argues Holly A Nielsen of Debevoise & Plimpton. Private equity firms are already increasing their presence in the area, and for the first time individual Russian investors are making significant contributions to private equity funds.

Russia's Struggle for Competitiveness
19/02/2003. Is it safe for would-be investors to look at Russia once again? How far has Russia come? How far does it have to go? And what models will it follow? Knowledge Wharton answers some of the questions.

Private equity investing under Russia's amended law on joint stock companies
20/11/2002. After suffering a disastrous financial crisis three years ago, Russia has bounced back and last year it was one of the best performing markets. The uptick in the market has led to avenues opening up for venture capitalists. Robert E Langer, Marc E Gold and Mark A Stoleson of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld discuss how a new amendment to the law on joint stock companies will affect the venture capital industry in Russia.

Russian issuers return to the international capital markets
26/08/2002. For one of the first times since the August 1998 financial crisis, Russian issuers are finding that the windows to international capital markets are opening again, say Robert Langer and Marc Gold at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. In addition, a number of Russian companies have been raising debt financing in the Russian Federation. While it is too early to forecast any trends, there are positive signs that Russia is beginning to pick itself up off the floor.

Russian private equity: right time, right place?
20/12/2001. Just a couple of years ago, few investors would have touched Russia. Now, largely untainted by the new economy boom that has affected Western economies and with economic reforms starting to take effect, Russia is looking increasingly attractive. And, as one of the few financing options available to fledgling companies in this huge market, private equity looks set to reap the benefits, says Nikoil's Steve Geiger.

First steps for Russian private equity
11/12/2001. Russia is keen to entice offshore venture capital and private equity onshore. Daniel Gogek of Lovells, Moscow, explains the steps it is taking and how far it has to go.

The investment environment in the Russian federation: laws, policies and institutions
19/09/2001. Levels of foreign and domestic investment remain low in Russia. However, there is potential for foreign investment if steps can be taken to improve the overall regulatory climate. This OECD guide outlines the areas where improvements and reforms are required.

Reflections on Russia
24/08/2001. Privatisation has failed to transform the economy in Russia. No new business thrives there – instead new and old businesses struggle to survive. Here, the McKinsey Quarterly examines the reasons behind the dramatic fall of the Russian economy.