So, you would like to do business in Russia! This country of 145 million people has an improving economy. The government is promoting a new program called E-Russia, which seeks to expand information and communication technology to schools and businesses. Crime and corruption continue to plague this country, however. New entrepreneurs from outside Russia who wish to start new businesses in the country must have a good knowledge base of rules and regulations, both formal and informal. What follows is a list of websites devoted to Russia.
1.http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
This site will provide one with a good background on the political, economic, and social aspects of the country. The CIA World Factbook 2001 also has topics on the geography, government, and communications of Russia.
The Russia Site. This is another "must see" site. It provides a list of topics to search. Click on the icon and you will be directed to websites that talk about the topic. For example, the politics icon will take you to the directory of political parties. Here is a friendly reminder: many sites will only be in Russian. The main website of the Russian republic is in Russian. Of particular interest is the finance and monetary policy section. You can find out about the IMF and World Bank activities in the country.
3. http://www.russianembassy.org/
This is the home of the Russia Embassy in Washington, DC. You will find information on consulates, trade mission, etc. Scan down to consular information and you can click on Conducting Business Activities in Russia. The first page will provide information on Registration of Documents for Conducting Business in Russia.
4. http://usembassy.state.gov/moscow/
This is the website of the US Embassy in Moscow. Great information and links.
5. http://www.businessbasics.org/UsefulLinks.htm
Business Basics Go here to find more useful business links. For example, you can find out about the Russian Business Owner's Toolkit. Check out the articles on the left side. The links on the right do not work. Particularly useful is the link with Russia on the Net.
6. http://www.russiancouncil.org/index2.html
This is the website to the American-Russian Business Council. This site will provide information on US government projects in Russia, embassies and consulates in Russia. Check out the Russian market reports and information. The following topics (Customs Information, Regions of Russia, Trade leads and Market Research) are available for members only. However, anyone can receive information on Business Summary and Business Calendar, etc.
7. h l ttp://www.arc.uaa.alaska.edu/
The American Russian Center (ARC) trains entrepreneurs, business managers and government leaders through grants from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other U.S. agencies. ARC promotes the transition of the Russian Far East to democracy and a free market economy. (From the website) With centers in Anchorage, Khabarovsk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, and Magadan, ARC serves as the first span in the bridge over which Alaska's Educational and business communities can transfer their considerable expertise on Northern economic, social and technical issues to Russia.
8. http://www.outsourcing-russia.com/kb/docs/russia/r10042-01.html
This is an article entitled "Business Friendly Russia" from Russia Journal. You can discover the IT potential of Russia. Take a look at the various links: 8 steps to success, Knowledge Base, News Center, Expert Center, Specialist Center.
9. http://www.worldbiz.com/russia.html
Welcome to the "Doing business in Russia" page! Receive the latest information on Russia business customs and business protocol. Learn about Russia business etiquette. Get practical tips on how to do business with Russia. Discover the best way to negotiate a deal and make business presentations. Find out about social customs and traditions, proper manners, greetings, gifts and gift giving, presenting gift, gestures, safety, tipping and much more. International Cultural Enterprises, Inc. publishes the reports in international business information, in cooperation with top US executives. The information is current and constantly updated. (From the website)
10. http://bisnis.doc.gov/BISNIS/BULLETIN/02febbull3.htm
This is an article from BISNIS Bulletin of February 2002: "Doing business in Russia today-steps for security." Find out about precautions to take when starting a presence and operating in Russia.
11. http://russianamericanchamber.org/
The Russian-American Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to play a vital and meaningful role in promoting and expanding America's business presence in Russia. From our Colorado headquarters, we provide practical, knowledgeable expertise and guidance for American companies who do business in Russia. We have grown rapidly to achieve international prominence since we were founded in New York in 1990 to become a prestigious nationwide association speaking in a unified voice favoring U.S. business interests in Russia. (From the website)
12. http://www.fipc.ru/fipc2001/
This is the website to "Invest in Russia Network." Categories include Legislation, investment projects, trade and cooperation, and reviews and Surveys. Check out Foreign Direct Investment. Many reports for Investors and Shareholders
13. http://www.mckinsey.com/search/new/search.asp?qu=russia&searchLocaction=all&Image1.x=11&Image1.y=11
McKinsey serves companies in every business sector and industry. We also work with many governments, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. We form enduring client relationships: more than 80 percent of our work is with clients whom we've served before. The search engine provides a list of articles on Russian business trends. (From the website.)
14. http://www.imex.com/imex/global/rus/rusnav.htm
This is the website for Internet International Business Exchange. The IMEX Exchange is dedicated to promoting international trade on the Internet, and through international trade, cooperation and understanding among nations and people. IMEX Exchange helps international focused companies, organizations, and countries develop and implement their Internet strategies through the following: Web Page Design, Marketing, Networking, and Education.
15. http://www.friends-partners.org/oldfriends/economics/locate.business.russia.html
Locating a business in Russia. Although somewhat dated (1995), this site will provide invaluable information on the business climate in Russia and contacts in cities There are websites for American Business Centers, located in several Russian cities.
16. http://www.rcsme.ru/eng/RC/default.asp
Russian SME Resource Center. The homepage describes this entity as a "non-commercial foundation" that "performs research…, provides policy advisory services and information support to small and medium business community. The mission is to provide assistance to private entrepreneurship development in the Russian Federation.
17. http://eng.internet.ru/db/eabout
Internet.ru is a daily online publication covering Internet and industry-related developments in Russia. Internet.ru offers more than 15 daily editorials, opinion pieces, interviews, as well as a news ticker showing the latest breaking developments from all over the world.
18. http://www.kpmg.ru/russian/supl/library/taxlegal/Doing%20business%20in%20Russia.pdf
This is a 22-page article from KPMG Consulting. It is very current (2002). Topics include Business Entities, Taxation of Business, Russian accounting, and Labor considerations.
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