appear willing to do business in russia many of them are bringing new technology with them too there are challenges though. ones eat does your nothing for ranch remains an obstacle here in russia but not as much as it was ten to fifteen years ago corruption has slipped down the ranks to place for five in terms of disruption to business this is definitely a very positive trend the biggest problem is too much red tape and a lack of financing. or wouldn't be feeling to finance your own borrowing money is still expensive in russia the banking sector has been in crisis mode for years. russia's military operations abroad in places that just syria are also expensive money for modernizing infrastructure at home remains scarce. as russian celebrate the arrival of spring analysts are wondering what putin will do to foster a new era of economic growth. let's talk