Russia
Russia currently has 16 federal economic zones and several regional projects.
As of March 2010 Russia's federal special economic zones host 207 investors from 18 countries. There are major MNCs among investors to Russia's SEZ, such as Yokohama, Cisco, Isuzu, Air Liquide, Bekaert, Rockwool and many others.
Russia’s 15 existing and to-be federal special economic zones are managed by OJSC "Special Economic Zones".
OJSC "SEZ" was founded in 2006 to accumulate and implement world's best practices in developing and managing SEZ and promote Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Russian economy. It is fully owned and funded by the Russian state.
Federal economic zones in Russia are regulated by Federal Law # 116 FZ issued on July 22, 2005.
Read more about this topic: Special Economic Zone
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