DIALOGUE Russian :How do you assess the investment climate in
your country ?
Foreign :As quite favourable. Foreign investment have
been flowing into our country at an accelerating rate since we
stared our transition to a market economy.
R : Who invests capital in your country ?
F:Both foreign companies and individuals. TheUS heads
the list of the major investors. The investment policy pursued
by the government focuses on foreign dorect investments, I
mean setting up joint ventures and establishing foreign
branches or subsidiaries.
R :What is the major reason for this striking growth of
foreign investments ? F:Investors are willing to invest because of tworeasons :
increase in the middle class that is driving economic
development, and the decrease in politically motivated
interference in the free market.
