Abstract
Dear investors, This report will provide you with factual information on the importance of investing in the Telecommunications industry in Russia. Since 2006, the direct investments in Russia from external countries have increased a lot. It demonstrates that it is a strategic market in which the possibilities of development are significant. The total FDI in Russia represents 25% of the GDP. Thus, Russia stands first when compared to BRIC countries and Ukraine, regarding the number of foreign investments in the country per habitant. Currently, Russia is a strategic partner and if you want to be an active competitor on the market you may want to invest in Russia. A few points have to be highlighted regarding the main strengths of the market. Russia has a highly competitive mobile telephone industry, owing to a healthy competition between the country's main operators like MTS, VimpelCom and MegaFon. Huge amounts of money are being invested into the country's telecom sector, with operators looking to improve their services and networks.
