Foreign investment in Russia: opportunities and limitations

Abstract

The article considers the dynamics and types of incoming foreign investment, their changes in this century and the impact on the Russian economy. The author analyzes the industrial structure of foreign direct investment and the possibility of their use for economic modernization. There have been positive developments related to the penetration of foreign capital in the Russian industry. These processes occur with the direct participation of the state. At the same time, based on the analysis of international experience and the Russian legislation the author concludes that unjustified restrictions and barriers to long-term strategic investment are still exist and makes suggestions how to eliminate the identified deficiencies.