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» The Lobster Summit
By Olga Tarasova | Published: Summer 2007 | Business & politics

The meeting in Kennebunkport was destined to have a very specific mission. Even if it failed to produce any concrete agreements, the summit could lessen the tension that pervaded the Russian-American relationship and set a new constructive tone for the dialogue of both U.S. and Russian politicians.

» Andrey Dolgorukov, R.F. Trade Mission head
By Olga Tarasova | Published: Summer 2007 | Business & politics

"The United States ranks high alongside other countries that are leaders for investing in the Russian economy. However, America’s preeminence in the area of foreign investment that was typical of late 1990’s and early 2000’s is no longer absolute." - head of the Russian Trad mission to the U.S. 

» Building wholesome relations
By R-A Business editor | Published: Summer 2007 | Business & politics
Our meeting with Vladimir Mironovich, head of the economic section at the Embassy of Belarus took place during his last week of working at his country’s diplomatic mission to the U.S. Mr. Mironovich was excepting a new assignment within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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» Russia's Telecom industry
By Andrey Gidaspov | Published: Summer 2007 | Market analysis

Three major trends fueled Russian telecom development last year: the liberalization of the long-distance telecom market, the introduction of new operator interconnection regulations, and broadband Internet access as the new leading market segment. Cell phone penetration exceeds 100%. 
» Oilfield services and equipment
By Dmitry Lebedev | Published: Summer 2007 | Market analysis

According to RPI, Inc. research, the Russian oilfield services market will be booming for years to come, opening business opportunities in all segments of this market. The Russian energy industry had significant growth over the five years from 2000 to 2005.
» St. Petersburg foodservice sector
By Julia Vlasova | Published: Summer 2007 | Market analysis

St. Petersburg’s recent rapid economic development is mirrored in the increase in new restaurant construction. This growth spans the wide diversity of dining establishments in Russia’s second largest city with the population of five million. Restaurant market totaled USD 265 million in 2004
» Renewable energy
By Sergiy Polovenko | Published: Summer 2007 | Market analysis

The energy profile for Ukraine is characterized by a high level of dependency on imported fuel with about 80-90% of oil and 75-80% of gas being imported to the country. The recent situation with the rise of gas prices makes Ukraine more aware of using renewable energy
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» Towards strategic partnership
By Olga Tarasova | Published: Summer 2007 | Partnership search

The scenic views of this resort on the Atlantic coast once pleased the eyes of Margaret Thatcher, Lech Walesa, Vaclav Havel, and Mikhail Gorbachev. Russian President Vladimir Putin became the first foreign leader that the current American President invited to his father’s home. 
» Trust Capital
By R-A Business staff | Published: Summer 2007 | Partnership search

The Moscow-based jewelry trade and production holding company Trust Capital successfully debuted this year at the prestigious JCK show in Las Vegas, standing firm and glamorous in spite of its status as a novice at the Nevada event.Trust Capital showcased nine new collections for the participants of the show.

» Synthetic diamonds on the cutting edge
By R-A Business staff | Published: Summer 2007 | Partnership search

Adamas BSU, a Belarusian scientific production company is actively looking for commercial partners. The company produces monocrystal synthetic diamonds under the trademark “Synthetic Superhard Monocrystal Almazot.” Adamas is the largest enterprise in Europe for synthetic diamond production.

» The Star of the Commonwealth
By R-A Business staff | Published: Summer 2007 | Partnership search

Belarusian Steel Works became the first enterprise in the country to receive the Star of the Commonwealth after being nominated for the best company in the C.I.S. award. The International Business Council that has sponsored the prize is an organization that unites large businesses in ten countries.
» Meest: your reliable partner
By R-A Business staff | Published: Summer 2007 | Partnership search

Thanks to the vision of its Ukrainian founders, Meest Corporation that was established in Canada in 1989 has now become the largest Slavic company that people from former U.S.S.R. countries living abroad use to send consumer goods and money remittances.

» Yerevan Jewelry Plant
By R-A Business staff | Published: Summer 2007 | Partnership search

The Yerevan Jewelry Plant offers its customers a wide selection of items, including rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and brooches of 14K or 17K gold (titles 585, 750, and 958) set with precious, semiprecious, or synthetic stones. The Yerevan Jewelry Plant began its operation more than half a century ago. 

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» Pskov region
By Julia Vlasova | Published: Summer 2007 | Presenting regions

The Pskov Region can be attractive to U.S. investors interested in its natural resources. U.S. companies working in wood processing, food processing, trade, transportation, and logistics, as well manufacturers of equipment may be interested in looking at the Pskov Region.
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» Judicial reform gets World Bank support
By World Bank | Published: Summer 2007 | Resources

The Russian Federation Constitution explicitly provides for an independent judiciary to protect the rights and freedoms guaranteed by it and the international obligations entered into by the R.F. To this end, the Federal Government has made available significant financial resources.

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» Working abroad: financial considerations
By Boris Foxman, RFC | Published: Summer 2007 | Services

In addition to lucrative professional and business opportunities, there are tax benefits of having a foreign earned income exclusion that should be taken into account. U.S. employers should carefully study their own obligations before the Internal Revenue Service.
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Humanitarian projects
» Reaching towards the sky
By Michael Morgulis | Published: Summer 2007 | Humanitarian projects

Once, the children came up to me and asked: “How is it that you’ve got so many friends in this very short life?” “Some people collect stamps, other people collect coins, others still collect t-shirt,” I replied. “As for me, I collect good people.” - “Are all of your friends good? It is impossible.”

» New Hope Christian Mission
By R-A Business staff | Published: Summer 2007 | Humanitarian projects

New Hope Christian Mission has grown into an international nonprofit organization with a mandate to reach out to remote parts of the world. Since its founding, New Hope has ministered to the homeless, the orphans, the disabled, and the handicapped of all races.
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» Degradation of the Diplomatic School
By Michael Morgulis | Published: Summer 2007 | Features

The fact that our world is degrading at an amazing speed is no longer news. Degradation is a reality, whose expression has become routine, and the humankind, unaware of its own shame, has come to terms with that eventuality and has even become reconciled with it.
» A Russian artist in the American capital
By Olga Chudakova | Published: Summer 2007 | Features

Alexey Zoob is a Russian artist living in the American Capital. He was born in the 1960’s in Izhevsk, a city famous for its weapons plants. Growing up in his particular era helped him to become an artist. “My generation was less enchanted with the ideals of communism,” says Zoob.
» How hot was the Cold War?
By Alex Sverdlov | Published: Summer 2007 | Features

Some twenty-five years ago, both the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in very dangerous endeavors to undermine each other. Speculative accounts of how the KGB tried to smuggle atomic weapons into the U.S. are still popular among the true Cold Warriors.
» The Indian Chieftain goes to Japan
By Alisa Lissina | Published: Summer 2007 | Features

I imagine that not may people will object to getting “Steven Spielberg” as the answer. Far from everybody knows that Spielberg’s journey to the big screen began with a victory at the Houston’s WorldFest film festival. The same applies to many other Hollywood stars.

» Russia's Founding Father
By Aleksei Tarasov | Published: Summer 2007 | Features

Russia’s first President Boris Yeltsin passed away on April 23. The death of Yeltsin came as a shock to his one-time supporters and political foes alike. Yeltsin’s death allowed everyone to look impartially at the actions of a man who challenged the existing order.
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