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The situation is more complex. All bad stories mentioned in the article are described pretty accurately. On the other hand, there are big businesses that feel O
by yurylifshits 16y ago
The situation is more complex. All bad stories mentioned in the article are described pretty accurately. On the other hand, there are big businesses that feel OK to be in Russia.
The trick is to be in coalition with government/law enforcement. Unlike US you can not operate keeping full independence.
- eps 16y agoYep, that's your good old corruption. Just like the title says.
- ovi256 16y ago>there are big businesses that feel OK to be in Russia Ikea recently withdrew, abandoning several in-construction stores. Supposedly, they couldn't take the twists and turns anymore.
- vl 16y agoWithdrew is incorrect. It appears that Ikea suspended further investments, but still continues to operate existing stores. http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/about_ikea/facts_and_figures/ikea_group_stores/russia.html http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/about_ikea/facts_and_figures/ik...