Useful Contacts

• Link to the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg

Events

• North-West Leasing Association Event: "Benefits of International Cooperation" (5/05)
• The U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (11/04)
• Russia's International Forestry Forum 2004, USDA/FAS report
• Infocommunications of the Northwest - Today and Tomorrow, 22 February 2005, Saint Petersburg, Russia (10/04)
• Wooden Construction Trade Show
• Wireless Russia Trade Show
• Modernization of the Housing Complex of Russia (International Specialized Conference)
• PAP-FOR Russia 2004 - Forestry Industry Trade Show

General Reports

• Factors in Planning Russian Market Entry Strategy - Condensed Version (7/05)
• Background Analysis of Some Factors in Planning Russian Market Strategy (7/05)
• Overview of Northwest Russia (5/05)
• Gazprom Projects in Northwest Russia - 2005 Update (1/05)
• Establishing Operations in St. Petersburg (1/04)
• Interfax Report: Northwest Power Plant Tender - Winner To Be Named Early 2004 (11/03)
• Exporting to Northwest Russia: Delivery Issues (6/03)
• Foreign Trade of Northwest Russia in 2001 (7/02)

Market Updates

• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- July 01 – August 31, 2005 (9/05) 
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- April 01 – June 30, 2005 (7/05)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- January 01 – March 31, 2005 (4/05)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- November 1 - December 31, 2004 (1/05)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- July 01-October 31, 2004 (11/04)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- April 01 – May 31, 2004 (9/04)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- March 01-31, 2004 (9/04)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- June 01-30, 2004 (9/04)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- February 01-29, 2004 (3/04)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- January 01-31, 2004 (2/04)
• Commercial News Update from Northwest Russia -- November 01 - December 31, 2003 (1/04)
• Commercial News Update for Northwest Russia - October 01 - 31, 2003 (12/03)
• Commercial News Update for Northwest Russia - June-September, 2003 (10/03)

Region-Specific Reports

• Arkhangelsk Region Overview (6/03)

• Overview of Kaliningrad Region (10/03)

• Link to the Official Web Site of the Republic of Karelia
• Link to the Web Site of of the Republic of Karelia Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Overview of the Republic of Karelia (8/02)

• Link to the Official Web Site of the Government of the Leningrad Oblast

• Murmansk Region Overview -- June, 2004 (9/04)

• Link to the Official Web Site of the Novgorod Region Administration
• Overview of the Novgorod Region (8/02)

• Update on Real Estate Development in St. Petersburg (9/04)
• St. Petersburg Building Industry Update
• Link to the St. Petersburgs' 300/100 Anniversary Event
• Market of Industrial and Warehouse Premises in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region (2/04)
• St. Petersburg Mass Transit System (2/04)
• Infrastructure Projects in St. Petersburg - 2004 Update (2/04)

• BISNIS Search for Partner Lead in Energy Efficiency Consulting/Environmental Technologies Sector
• BISNIS Search for Partner Lead in Hotel Construction/Management Sector

• Link to Saint-Petersburg Official Web Site

• Link to the The St. Petersburg Times
• Current Consumer Market Developments and Retail Projects in St. Petersburg (3/03)

• Developer: Vasilyevsky Island Will Lure Retailers - St. Petersburg Times Article (7/05)
• Tender To Revive New Holland - St. Petersburg Times Article (7/05)
• St. Petersburg City Investment Levels Will Remain Steady - St. Petersburg Times article (9/04)
• General Overview of St. Petersburg’s Labor Market (9/04)
• Economic Policies of the New St. Petersburg Administration and Emerging Market Opportunities (9/04)
• The Greater Port of St. Petersburg (12/01)

• Residential Housing Construction Market in St. Petersburg - 2005 Update (7/05)
• EBRD to be Toyota’s Partner in 1st Russian Assembly Plant (5/05)
• St. Petersburg Toll Roads Approved By the Government - St. Petersburg Times Article (1/05)
• Engineering Services Market in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region: Opportunities and Challenges (12/04)
• St. Petersburg Construction Industry Update by U.S. FCS (12/04)
• St. Petersburg Government Sells Remaining Stakes in City Hotels (12/04)
• Industry Sector Report by FCS: St. Petersburg Market for Building and DIY Products
• Health Insurance and Private Medical Service Providers in St. Petersburg (4/03)
• Commercial Real Estate Market in St. Petersburg (5/02)

• Vologda Region Overview - 2002 Update (12/02)
• Regional Overview: Update on the city of Cherepovets (11/01)