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The situation is more complex. All bad stories mentioned in the article are described pretty accurately. On the other hand, there are big businesses that feel OK to be in Russia. The trick is to be in coalition with government/law enforcement. Unlike US you can not operate keeping full independence.



Yep, that's your good old corruption. Just like the title says.


>there are big businesses that feel OK to be in Russia

Ikea recently withdrew, abandoning several in-construction stores. Supposedly, they couldn't take the twists and turns anymore.


Withdrew is incorrect. It appears that Ikea suspended further investments, but still continues to operate existing stores.

http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/about_ikea/facts_and_figures/ik...




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