While the worst of the economic crisis is thankfully over in Russia, growth over the next four years will remain weak. Tighter political control will remain top priority for the Russian government, with all other considerations subservient – including economic.…
FSG recently hosted an event with regional executives in Moscow that was centered on how to best accelerate growth amid Russia’s economic downturn. Below are the key takeaways from the discussion, as well as numerous other client meetings held in…
McDonald’s restaurants in Russia came under increasing pressure from the Russian authorities this week as officials closed several outlets in Moscow and inspected 435 of the fast-food chain’s restaurants across the country, according to the Wall Street Journal. The increased checks come…
In this podcast interview, FSG expert advisor Chris Gilbert discusses practical steps for building a successful regional expansion strategy in Russia with Martina Bozadzhieva, FSG’s Senior Analyst for Central and Eastern Europe. Key points discussed include: 1. Developing a process…
From MarketWatch The Russian ruble fell to a more than two-year low versus the U.S. dollar Monday, under pressure after the nation’s Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin resigned over a policy dispute with President Dmitry Medvedev. Kudrin resigned Monday as Russia’s…