... between banks. Transactions in industry and construction also slow down: last year, sales of foreign assets primarily occurred in development and engineering, whereas such outflows have nearly vanished now. In contrast, the IT and consumer markets (retail,... ... market, facilitated by the participation of significant players. In 2024-2025, the most notable included: the acquisition of the Russian segment of "Yandex" from Yandex N.V. by a consortium of private investors ($5.2 billion), a controlling buyout ...

... optimize procurement processes, expand their customer base, and enter new markets. These platforms provide access to a wide range of goods and services, making the market more transparent and convenient for interaction. In this article, we will explore key Russian B2B marketplaces — Open Oil Market, Platferrum, Поле РФ, Авито Бизнес, and OZON B2B, their features, and their contribution to business development. What is a B2B Marketplace? A B2B marketplace is an online platform that connects suppliers and buyers. Unlike B2C platforms, these marketplaces are oriented towards wholesale purchases and business solutions. B2B marketplaces provide price ...

... include strengthening the product ecosystem, increasing the share of support and launching new solutions such as Astra Monitoring and Astra Cloud. Significant contribution to the indicators was also made by agreements concluded with major partners and the Russian region. In the first 9 months of 2024, Astra Group demonstrated significant growth in financial indicators, which indicates the company's dynamic development and its strengthening position in the infrastructure software market. Key financial results: Revenue: RUB 8.6 billion, up 84% year-on-year. KomNovosti Shipments: RUB 10.1 billion, up 98% year-on-year, thanks to active business scaling and ...

By the end of 2024, the ruble to dollar exchange rate may be in the range of 93 to 100 rubles. In this answer, we reviewed key expert forecasts, including estimates from the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and SberCIB Investment Research, and explained the main factors influencing the exchange rate: oil prices, inflation, interest rates, and the geopolitical situation. A detailed analysis and commentary from Open Oil Market CEO Sergey Tereshkin ...

... investment of time. To ensure that efforts do not go in vain, consider following a set of recommendations from S.I. Tereshkin: Develop a business plan. No investor will commit funds to a company whose leader cannot clearly articulate how the money will ... ... searching for more funds later. Methods of Finding Investors There are various ways to find an investor. One can utilize: The Russian Business Angels Community; domestic forums; specialized companies; international thematic platforms. To choose the most ...