The Ratings of socio-economic development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, presented by the RIA Ratings agency, provide data on regional development in Russia. Regional ratings can serve as a tool for assessing investment appeal of the regions or as a reference point for identifying problems and finding solutions to them.

The housing and utilities complex is one of the main infrastructure sectors in Russia, but at the moment there is a number of problems that do not allow for the implementation of a plan to create an effective supply of the population with public services. The study of the Center for Strategic Research is aimed at developing the necessary institutional changes.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has published a study of changes in business conditions in Russia over the past 30 years. The publication is based on the results of a survey of entrepreneurs. It assesses Russia’s current business climate, compares the opportunities for doing business in Russia in the 90s and today, and depicts a typical Russian entrepreneur. Based on the data received, PwC also shows directions in which Russian business is likely to evolve in the nearest future.