Foreign Direct Investment and it's impact, or lack of, on Russian political-economic reforms.

Since the collapse of the Soviet Empire, the new Russian Federation has had a tumultuous relationship with capitalism and foreign investment. It is not surprising that twelve years have past since the fall of communism in Russia and still there are structural problems within the Russian political and economic systems. Lack of political-economic precedent and reluctance for radical reform, from a top-heavy government; have inhibited the evolution of Russian society. Although, as the country matures, …

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