Baring Vostok yet to fully exit Russian assets despite announced withdrawal
Baring Vostok, the international private equity group founded by U.S. investor Michael Calvey, has yet to fully divest from its Russian assets more than two years after publicly announcing its departure from the market, Frank Media reported, citing company disclosures.
29.04.26Wild Orchid and Defile bring in a Russian shareholder
Roztekh, the company operating the Wild Orchid and Defile lingerie retail chains in Russia, has changed its ownership structure. Until recently, the business was wholly owned by U.S.-based WOD Holding, but a 50% stake has now been transferred to Belaya Skala, a joint-stock company registered in St Petersburg in 2025, Kommersant reported, citing data from Russia’s state corporate registry.
21.04.26Russian deputy finance minister outlines conditions for return of foreign investors
Foreign investors could begin returning to Russia if new military conflicts are avoided for at least one year, deputy finance minister Alexei Moiseev said at the Moscow Stock Exchange Forum on April 16, according to RBC.
21.04.26Number of Turkish-linked companies in Russia triples over four years, report says
Foreign investors could begin returning to Russia if new military conflicts are avoided for at least one year, deputy finance minister Alexei Moiseev said at the Moscow Stock Exchange Forum on April 16, according to RBC.
13.04.26Zara successor in Russia turns profitable for the first time since 2022
Novaya Moda, which operates the Maag, Dub, Ecru, and Vilet clothing stores, has turned a profit for the first time since 2022, RBC reported, citing the company’s financial statements.
13.04.26Offshore investments in Russia halved in 3 years
Foreign direct investment (FDI) stock in Russia from offshore jurisdictions has nearly halved since early 2022, falling from $356 billion to $168 billion by October 2025, the Vedomosti newspaper said citing data from Bank of Russia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
10.04.26Alphabet is recognised among leaders in Kommersant legal ranking 2026
On 10 April 2026, Kommersant Publishing House released the results of its annual survey of the legal services market.
09.04.26Auchan, Globus plan to expand their market presence in Russia
French retailer Auchan and Germany’s Globus plan to expand their operations in Russia, Izvestia reported citing company representatives.
09.04.26More than 1,600 foreign-backed companies set up in Russia since 2022
More than 1,600 companies with foreign capital have been established in Russia since 2022, according to a study by Kontur.Focus. The report says 1,657 such companies were registered between 2022 and Q1 2026, including 421 from post-Soviet states and 1,236 from other countries.
03.04.26UK's Argus pricing agency to continue operating in Russia under draft exemptions
Argus international pricing agency will be allowed to continue operating in Russia despite a recently enacted ban on foreign companies researching Russian commodity markets, according to a government bill submitted to the State Duma.
