November 2010, Vol. 5, No.10
Commemoration of Nigeria’s Golden Jubilee milestone
In this edition, and a rarity for Russian publications, we’ve profiled an African country on our cover page for two reasons. Firstly, this country happens to be Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country that has outstandingly robust ties with Russia, and secondly, it just marked its Golden Independence Jubilee in October. In this Golden Jubilee interview, the Nigerian ambassador to Russia talked not only about his country’s progress so far, but also its readiness to boost its geopolitical roles in Africa and across the globe ... |
Kremlin seeks mutual understanding with EU at tripartite summitThe troika's decision to continue future meetings in this format underscores readiness to jointly tackle common European issues for the benefit of the entire continent... |
Radiant at its golden jubilee, Nigeria fortifies base for investment inflowsThe report highlights Nigeria's potential, its myriad of business incentives and other investment boosting measures to attract strategic investors to its economy... |
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The Imperial Tailoring Co. marks its 7th jubilee at Gostiny Dvor with pompThe jubilee party, attended by over 200 guests from and outside Russia, was organized in a manner befitting real Indian traditions, Moscow chic and opulence... |
Expert's Corner: Milan Hotel General Manager's opinionOur expert on this industry, Milan Hotel General Manager Svetlana Shekhvatova, talked to TRCW about the impacts of the crisis on market, current and future industry trends... |
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Expert's Corner: Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow executive's opinionOur expert on this industry, Maria Govyazina, revenue manager at Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow, talked about the impacts of the crisis, current and future industry trends... |
Expert's Corner: Maxima Hotels General Manager's opinionOur expert on this industry, Maxima Hotels chain General Manager, talked about the impacts of the crisis on the market, his chain's performance during the downturn and future trends... |
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The Russian hotel industry braces for the post-crisis eraThis report highlights the impacts of the crisis on the industry, key market players and their readiness for post-crisis market growth trends and positive forecasts in the industry... |
Nigeria offers fast-growing market potential and opportunities for investorsUC RUSAL First Deputy CEO Vladislav Soloviev talked about the ‘metals giant’s business in Nigeria, the prevailing investment climate and business opportunities in the country... |
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Formula-1 soon to come to Russia, though to Sochi, and not MoscowCommenting on the agreement, Putin noted the location of F-1 in Sochi will give Russian auto athletes a modern platform for trainings and hosting other auto competition races... |
Consolidation of power is an absolute prerequisite for country’s modernizationJustifying the Kremlin's so-called rigid 'power vertical,' Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff Vladislav Surkov said the country needs consolidated authority to achieve its declared economic modernization targets... |
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NATO’s new concept will define Russia’s future relations with the allianceRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow’s future relations with NATO will depend on how the alliance’s new strategic concept corresponds, amongst others, to the norms of international law and UN’s Charter... |
Khloponin vows to eradicate clannishness in Caucasus government systemAlexander Khloponin, the presidential envoy in the North Caucasian Federal District, has promised to eliminate the clan system in the region’s politics... |
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New Moscow mayor ‘swears on oath’ to boost city’s prosperityTaking the Oath of Office, the new Moscow mayor promised to boost the city residents’ prosperity as well as tackling other negative issues that led to his predecessor's dismissal... |
Mikhalkov's manifest calls for the adoption of ‘enlightened conservatism’ in RussiaThe famous film director has called the country's current social order an explosive mix of West-chasing liberal modernization, nepotism of local authorities and widespread corruption... |
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Nigeria has abundance of capital-intensive projects for years to comeIn this interview, Zarubezhstroimontazh Board Chairman Mels Oganesyan shared his view with TRCW on doing business in Nigeria and the current investment climate the country... |
Golden jubilee is an occasion to reflect on past successes and future goalsIn this interview, HE Timothy M. Shelpidi, the Nigerian ambassador to Russia, talked about his country’s progress since independence and its robust relations with Moscow... |