Classifying the roles of government in the expansion of Russian MNEs

Abstract

State influence is crucial for the international operations of Russian firms, with government involvement varying among industries and companies. One extreme is full financial support and trade protection, while the other is restriction, or too strict regulation. In this article, Andrei Panibratov of St. Petersburg State University reflects on how the government influences Russian multinational enterprises, and what roles it plays in their foreign expansion.