Russia in global trade and investment

This thesis shows the current macroeconomic situation in the Russian Federation. It has an aim to provide an overview of the Russian role on the international arena, its development trends, economic and investment relations with main trade partners. The countries for consideration were chosen the following: European Union, representing Russia economic co-operation with West, China, showing Russian new development vector with East, and Kazakhstan, representing the CIS countries. The descriptive analysis was applied for the achievement of the main goal of the thesis. This analysis provides the result from studying main macroeconomic data, gathers by the governmental statistical services and portals of the Russian Federation; analyzing agreements and treaties signed between Russia and the countries of concern; case studies, held by international companies, recognized in Russia. Based on the results of the analysis the following findings were met: continuous recession of the Russian economy with the weakening position of the country in the international market; strengthening influence of China on Russian economic and political development; changing trends in the Russian federation inward and outward foreign direct investments structure as well as improving investment climate in the country.