Table of Contents


          SECTION                                      PAGE

I.        Commercial Overview                          1

II.       Leading Trade Prospects for U.S. Business    3

III.      Economic Trends and Outlook                  4

IV.       Political Environment                        13

V.        Marketing U.S. Products and Services         16

VI.       Trade Regulations and Standards              23

VII.      Investment Climate                           26

VIII.     Trade and Investment Financing               39

IX.       Business Travel                              50

          APPENDICES

A.        Country Data                                 56

B.        Data on Best Prospects for Agriculture       59
                and Industry Sectors

C.        U.S. and Russia Contacts                     89

D.        Market Research                              104

E.        Trade Event Schedule                         107