TOGETHER WITH THE St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Mannheimer Swartling Law firm, the Chamber of Commerce of East Sweden invite Swedish companies interested in knowing more about the
Russian market and business opportunities in the St Petersburg area.
- There are great business opportunities in a number of areas, but the manufacturing industry is a good example of a very lucrative and interesting line of business. There are many large Russian companies in St Petersburg interested in hiring Swedish subcontractors, says Lars Erichs, Managing Director at the Chamber of Commerce of East Sweden.
ST PETERSBURG HAS AN advantage to Moscow; it has a mentality and business culture that is similar to our own, says Lars Erichs. In addition, it is fast and easy to get there and the city is an important gateway to the rest of the Russian market.
THANKS TO STRONG growth and higher salaries, a new middle class has developed. This is an important engine in the country’s economy.
- There are many extremely rich people in Russia today with very strong purchasing power.
AT THE FORUM FOR INVESTMENTS on December 3, several experts will make presentations and share their experience and knowledge of the Russian market. The key note speaker is Sergey Fiveysky, first Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee of Economic Development, Industrial Policy and Trade.
Emelie Ring