Large scale investments in Russia’s infrastructure and natural resources sector
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Abstract
Russia has a significant need for large-scale investment in infrastructure and natural resource extraction. It is generally accepted that these needs can only be met through foreign direct investment (FDI). Without an inflow of capital and know-how, Russia will miss chances to grow its entire economy and lose export revenues. This article pays special attention to the conditions for attracting large-scale FDI, which today is increasingly realized through the creation of project finance structures.
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