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VimpelCom posts 2Q 2010 net profit of $334.7 million Russian mobile operator VimpelCom has posted a 2Q 2010 Net Profit of $334.7 million under US GAAP.

VTB Group posts 1H 2010 net profit of 25.1 billion roubles Leading Russian banking group VTB has posted 1H 2010 net profit of 25.1 billion roubles under IFRS.

Russian government eases off on grain export The Russian government has agreed to untie export flows of grain to certain locations abroad.

Evraz posts 1H 2010 net loss of $270 million Russian steelmaker Evraz has posted a 1H 2010 net loss of $270 million under IFRS.

Wimm-Bill-Dann posts 1H 2010 Net Income of $69.5 million Russian dairy, beverages and baby foods producer, Wimm-Bill-Dann, has posted a 1H 2010 net Income of $69.5 million under U.S. GAAP.

Gazprom posts 1Q 2010 net profit of 336.8 billion roubles Russian gas major, Gazprom, has posted a 1Q 2010 net profit of 336.8 billion roubles under IFRS.

Residential property favored over commercial – Penny Lane Realty As the Russian economy bounces back after the financial meltdown, many are looking for new investment opportunities.

Center Telecom posts 1H 2010 Net Profit of 4.16 billion roubles Russian telecoms company Center Telecom has posted a 1H 2010 Net Profit of 4.16 billion roubles.

Coca-Cola’s Russian tale gets juicier Coca-Cola has completed its acquisition of OJSC Nidan Juices, according to the Coca-Cola Company’s press release on September 1.

Russian state won’t step into Norisk Nickel row Russia’s government will remain neutral in the Norilsk Nickel dispute, with the company itself expressing doubts about Rusal’s credibility.

Pharmstandard posts 1H 2010 Net Profit of 2.8 billion roubles Leading Russian drug maker Pharmstandard has posted a 1H 2010 net profit of 2.8 billion roubles under IFRS.

Russian auto industry under threat by foreign carmakers Foreign carmakers at the Moscow International Motor Show have tipped Russia to drive their sales out of the economic downturn. However, observers warn success will come at the expense of domestic brands.

Integra posts 1H 2010 $30.4 million net loss Russian oilfield services provider Integra has posted a 1H 2010 net loss of $30.4 million under IFRS.

Rusal posts 1H 2010 net profit of $1.3 million Russian aluminium producer Rusal has posted a 1H 2010 net profit of $1.3 million under IFRS.

Lukoil posts 1H 2010 net profit of $4 billion Russian oil producer Lukoil has posted a 1H 2010 net profit of $4 billion under US GAAP.

Putin pushes forward road construction financing Russia has finished building its first cross-country road connecting Moscow to Vladivostok. It has been a vast undertaking and has taken decades to complete.

Megafon posts 2Q 2010 Net Income of 12.2 billion roubles Megafon, the Russian mobile phone giant, has posted a 2Q 2010 Net Income of 12.2 billion roubles under US GAAP.

Black Earth Farming posts 1H 2010 Net Loss of $7.3 million Black Earth Farming, a Russian agricultural producer listed in Sweden, has posted a 1H 2010 Net Loss of $7.3 million under IFRS.

Sibirtelecom posts 1H 2010 Net Profit of 2.4 billion roubles Sibirtelecom, the fixed line provider in Russia’s Siberia, has posted a 1H 2010 Net Profit of 2.4 billion roubles under IFRS.

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Seasonal slowdown worsened by long hot summer Extremely hot and dry weather has forced economists to increase their forecast on inflation rate on the back of decrease in production sector and price jump.

Power Machines Company posts 1H 2010 net income of $97.8 million Power Machines Company, Russia’s power machines giant, has posted a 1H 2010 net income of $97.8 million under IFRS.

Russian oil exchange the way of the future Being the world’s biggest producer of oil, Russia needs to develop its own trading platform, after having carefully learnt from foreign experience first, Russian analysts say.

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Kalina posts 1H 2010 net profit of 272.3 million roubles Kalina, Russian cosmetics and perfumery producer, has posted a 1H 2010 of 272.3 million roubles under IFRS.

Russia seeks new sea routes to Asia A Russian gas tanker completed a pioneering voyage this week through the Northern Sea route, with the new journey expected to transform global trade.

Kamchatkas ecotourism strives for investment Kamchatka has the highest prices for gas, fuel and food in Russia. Everything needs to be shipped in. Located in the far north east of Russia, the region feels as remote as anywhere on Earth.

MTS posts 2Q 2010 net income of $354 million Russian mobile telecom operator MTS has posted a 2Q 2010 net income of $354 under US GAAP.

Petropavlovsk posts 1H 2010 net loss of $55 million London-listed Russian gold miner Petropavlovsk PLC has posted a 1H 2010 net loss of $55 million under IFRS.

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VimpelCom posts 2Q 2010 net profit of $334.7 million

VTB Group posts 1H 2010 net profit of 25.1 billion roubles

Russian government eases off on grain export

Evraz posts 1H 2010 net loss of $270 million

Wimm-Bill-Dann posts 1H 2010 Net Income of $69.5 million

Gazprom posts 1Q 2010 net profit of 336.8 billion roubles

Residential property favored over commercial – Penny Lane Realty

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