willing to do business in russia many of them are bringing new technology along with them as well there are challenges though. corruption 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 four or 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 and if you know. borrowing money is still expensive in russia the banking sector has been in crisis mode for years russia's military operations abroad in places such as syria are also expensive the 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.