Russian Federation

Capital

Moscow

Population

140 041 247

Official Languages

Russian

Government

Federation

Head of State

President Dmitriy Anatolyevich Medvedev (since 7 May 2008)

Head of Government

President Dmitriy Anatolyevich Medvedev (since 8 May 2008)

Export Destinations

Netherlands 11.2%, Italy 8.1%, Germany 8%, Turkey 6%, Ukraine 5.1%, Poland 4.5%, China 4.3% (2008)

Import Sources

Germany 13.5%, China 13.2%, Japan 6.5%, Ukraine 6%, US 4.5%, Italy 4.3% (2008)

Country Brief Russian Federation

(Last Updated Oct 2011)

As one of the world’s fastest growing economies and with one of the highest growth rates in GDP, as well as being a regional hegemon, Russia presents considerable opportunities for Western Cape businesses. Consistent and sound economic strategies, modernised financial systems, and strong growth in productivity, real wages, and consumption has made Russia one of the top ten fastest growing major economies.

Huge Potential

Due to its size, Russia displays both geographic and economic diversity and is one of the world’s fastest growing major economies with one of the highest growth rates in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Due to its diverse and rapidly expanding economy, Russia is a nation ready and willing to do business with economically active and viable regions such as the Western Cape.

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Event Date: 02 Jul 2013

Industry:

* Fresh fruit & Vegetables

* Canned fruit & Vegetables

* Spices & Sauces

* Fishing

Event Date: 04 Dec 2012

The dti invites you to participate in the World Cup Legacy Exhibition and 5th Investment and Trade Initiative (ITI) in Moscow, Russia, from 4-6 December 2012. The World Cup Legacy Exhibition and the 5th Investment and Trade Initiative will run concurrently, showcasing both South Africa’s 2010 World Cup legacy and agro-processing sector.