Business Invitation to Russia 2009

Five Main Business Reasons to Come to Russia Reason # 1: Big prospects of the Russian market Reason # 2: Positive experience of international companies represented in Russia Reason # 3: Legal and marketing support for your business in Russia Reason # 4: Possibility to learn more about Russian market and Russia Reason # 5: Experience of our team Our contacts

Business Reason # 1: Big Prospects of the Russian Market 3

Big Prospects of the Russian Market (1)  The following factors ensure big prospects of the Russian market:  Fast-moving economy:  Today Russia, along with China and India, is one of the most fast-moving economies of the world.  Experts assume that over next few decades fast-moving economies will provide most of the global economic growth.  GDP:  2008 GDP is billion Euro which is the 7 th biggest GDP in the world.  GDP per capita is Euro.  Territory and population:  1/9 of the Earth land. The biggest country of the world.  Over 141 million people. The 7 th biggest country in the world in terms of population.  Over 70% of the population lives in the cities.  Economically active population:  75 million people, almost 95% of them are involved in employment. 4 Sources:

Big Prospects of the Russian Market (2)  Location:  Europe and Asia.  Bordering on 18 countries among which are Norway, Finland, China, North Korea, Japan and the USA (sea border).  Trip to Moscow from European countries:  3 hour flight from Amsterdam  3,5 hour flight from Paris  4 hour flight from London.  Russia is the gateway to CIS - related countries (former part of the USSR territory): Ukraine, Belarus, Kazahstan, Azerbaijan etc. 5 Sources:

Big Prospects of the Russian Market (3)  Level of income and savings:  According to federal law, monthly minimum subsistence level in Russia is about 120 Euro.  At the same time in 2008 average monthly income per person in Russia was about 500 Euro (approximately Euro per family per year).  And in Moscow average monthly income per person in 2008 was above 1000 Euro (about Euro per family per year).  “Russian economy is fast growing, mainly because of inflow of oil related assets. Direct foreign investments to Russia are also growing. These financial resources will gradually increase welfare of the Russian average class. We believe that within the next ten years the Russian population will be getting wealthier and wealthier. We take Russian market seriously, that is why we plan to invest considerable financial resources into the Russian market” (from the interview of head of ING Insurance in Central Europe).  In 2007 ING Group was planning to invest 220 Million Euro into the development of ING Insurance subsidiary in Russia. 6 Sources:

Business Reason # 2: Positive Experience of International Companies Represented in Russia 7

Positive Experience of International Companies Represented in Russia  The following international companies are already working at the Russian market: 8  Representatives of international business community about Russian market:  “In Russia there are Dutch companies that work in various spheres: interior design, manufacture of furniture and paper, woodwork, import of clothes and shoes” (from the interview of the Consul- General of the Netherlands).  “There are big prospects for big international companies in Russia, it is necessary for such companies to pay attention to the development of Russia” (opinion of European business club members).  “Russian market is becoming development driver for global American companies. More and more American companies are coming to the Russian market. Industrial companies are coming to Russia and invest 50 – 200 MLN. US Dollars into building plants here” (from the interview of the Head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia). Sources:

Business Reason # 3: Legal and Marketing Support for your Business in Russia 9

Legal and Marketing Support for Your Business in Russia (1)  Legal ProCase & Market Profile is an international company with head office in the Russian Federation.  Our mission is ensuring interests of international companies who are doing business or planning to do business in Russia and interests of Russian companies at the international market. 10

Legal and Marketing Support for Your Business in Russia (2)  We offer the following services that can help you in taking business decisions related to Russia:  Stage 1: Getting to know the Russian market:  Market research for estimating potential of the market and understanding mentality of the Russian consumer:  Research types: qualitative and quantitative, off line and on line, B2C and B2B.  Detailed analysis of legal issues related to doing business in Russia:  Best way to open representative office in Russia;  Overview of taxes to be paid etc.  Stage 2: Business set–up in Russia:  Support in company launch; contract work out; developing distribution network; PR and advertisement. 11

Business Reason # 4: Possibility to Learn More about Russian Market and Russia 12

Possibility to Learn More about Russian Market and Russia “One eyewitness is better than two hear-so’s”  We believe that the best way to understand what Russia is today is to see it with your own eyes.  We offer you our help with organization of a 3-4 day “exploratory tour” to Moscow and other Russian cities you are interested in.  The tour can cover:  Lifestyle issues relevant for Russian consumers (shopping malls, cafes, restaurants; in-home visits to representatives of the target audience);  Meetings with potential business partners;  Sightseeing (city tour, museums, theatres). 13

Business Reason # 5: Experience of Our Team 14

Experience of Our Team (1)  Our clients are: 15 (NTV-PLUS) (Asia-Motors)  Overall, our team members were involved in projects for the following clients:

Experience of Our Team (2)  Our experience covers the following spheres:  Automotive  Construction materials  Finance and banking  Flowers and home plants  FMCG (cosmetics, food and drinks)  Industry  Oil and gas  Real estate  Retail  Jewelry  Household chemicals  Mass media  We have co-operated with international companies representing the following countries: 16

If you would like to learn more reasons for coming to Russia or question our arguments please contact: Our Team 17 Olga Slesareva  Co-founder, CEO  Attorney, head of legal division Marina Ponedelkova  Co-founder, CEO  PhD in sociology, head of marketing division Tatiana Akouele  Representative director the Netherlands Victor Shpakovsky  Finance director Rootman  Art director

Our Contacts 18 Head office Russia: Moscow, Kaluzhskaya square 1 Tel:  Olga Slesareva  Marina Ponedelkova Representative office the Netherlands: Dokter H. J. Jagerstraat 9, 6842 BW Arnhem Tel:  Tatiana Akouele