Deloitte's expert opinion

This section includes topical articles authored by Deloitte CIS specialists and published in various printed and electronic media. The articles cover a wide spectrum of business information relevant to the Russian market.

You can also find insightful interviews with Deloitte’s partners and senior managers where they share their experience and their vision for the future.

		Real Estate Prospects in Russia Promising The article was published in The Moscow Times on May 12th, 2012 Steve Openshaw, Deloitte CIS Real Estate Group Leader, shares his views of the current situation on the Russian real estate market and analyzes its prospects over the next few years.

		Current Challenges in the Russian Labor Market The article was published in The Moscow Times on April 25th, 2012 Naila Safarali, Deloitte CIS Talent Director, provides her insights into the Russian labor market focusing on employee retention, work force mobility and corporate culture.

		Refinery Projects Outlook 2012: ‘Cracking’ times for Eastern markets Article in Infrastructure Journal with participation of Deloitte partners Carl Hughes and Elena Lazko Refineries are key components of the petroleum products supply chain with 10 per cent of the average price of retailed distillates being attributed to refining costs. However, given the wider macroeconomic climate, refinery infrastructure investment continues to face severe challenges in developed jurisdictions and Western markets. Concurrently, the balance of power in this subsector of the oil & gas infrastructure market is rapidly tipping in favour of the East.

		PVC production profitability The article was published in Global Business Magazine This article contains results of our research, but should not be considered as a recommendation. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should conduct further analysis.

		Opportunity knocks Russell Banham’s article in World Coal Unlike its famed historical novels, Russia’s coal industry could, against all odds, have a happy ending. The coal industry may yet emerge from the shadow of natural gas to fulfill its potential thanks to the insatiable energy appetite of China. To reach this potential, investment needs to be made in infrastructure in order to nurture its efforts to compete against its rivals. But with emerging economies expected to drive a surge in global coal demand, the Government of Russia and private investors are starting to take notice.