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Doing business in Russia can be unpredictable at best. For foreign investors, sticking to the rules is the key to success.

The balance of Russian power lies in the hands of a favoured few - who are they and where do they come from?

Russia's fast-growing regions promise much for foreign investors: they are resource-rich and hungry for private investment.

Russia's petro-wealth has injected a renewed assertiveness into the country that defines every aspect of economic policy.

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