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Stars of the New Russia |
It’s no secret that the business climate in Russia has gotten a lot chillier in the past year. The recent decree that only companies with 51% or more of Russian ownership can bid for new hydrocarbon blocks is just the latest sign of a return to a more statist approach sweeping the Kremlin. But for those prepared to navigate those stormy waters, the rewards can be rich indeed. Natural resources are the most visible force powering Russia’s surging GDP growth; a fast-growing middle class is sparking a consumer boom, too. In this year’s Stars of the New Russia Awards, Global Finance magazine honors those banks and companies that are proving most adept at riding this wave. |