**The U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE(US&FCS) IN RUSSIA**

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With officesin Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok and Yekaterinburg, the CommercialService offers a range of services to assist U.S. firms interested in pursuingbusiness in Russia.  US&FCS industryspecialists focus on sectors holding the greatest trade and investmentpotential for U.S. firms, produces regular market reports and offers in-countrycounseling to U.S. firms seeking new opportunities or facing obstacles.  US&FCS offices assist U.S. firmsparticipating in major trade shows with U.S. pavilion organizers to encouragestrong U.S. industry presence. Business visitors seeking appointments with US&FCS offices in Russiashould contact the relevant office in advance (see contact informationbelow).     

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**US&FCS BUSINESS FACILITATION SERVICES******

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**--Business Counseling: **Trade specialists are available for individualized exportcounseling on major industry sectors such as oil and gas, telecommunications,aerospace, food processing, construction and consumer goods, as well as otherproduct and service sectors.

 

--The **Agent/Distributor Service (ADS)** is acustomized search for interested and qualified Russian agents, representativesand importers for your company's product. Priced at $250, ADS searches help U.S. firms seeking to get apreliminary market assessment and to identify potential distributors; are doneby experienced US&FCS Trade Specialists who locate, screen, and assesspossible agents or distributors; and are ordered through a local U.S.Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center in the United States.

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--The **Gold Key Service (GKS)** is a customizedappointment-scheduling and counseling service for U.S. firms planning to visitRussia. (Cost: $500 for 4-6 appointments, $150 per additional day ofappointments, plus car and interpreter at additional cost).  A US&FCS Trade Specialist willidentify and set up appointments for you, with a lead time of at least threeweeks.  The GKS is ordered fromUS&FCS Russia in coordination with the local U.S. Department of CommerceExport Assistance Center in the United States.

 

**US&FCS INFORMATION RESOURCES**

 

**--Country Commercial Guide (CCG): **Prepared annually by****US&FCSRussia, the CCG reviews business conditions, best prospect sectors in theRussian market, available US&FCS Russia market research reports, tradeevents, and commercial advice.

 

**--Industry Market Insight (IMI): **Concise, timely reports on new developments in the market(e.g., tariffs, legislation, certification and licensing rules) and upcomingtrade events.

 

**--Trade Opportunity Program (TOP): **Trade leads on local companies wishing to purchase U.S.products or services.

 

**--Industry Sector Analysis (ISA**): Available free-of-charge, ISAs are overviews of key markets sectors inRussia, including industry profiles and information on competition, end-users,market access, contacts and industry-related trade events.

 

**--Customized Market Analysis (CMA): **CMAs are****personalizedresearch designed to help your firm get the precise information you need to bestassess the market for your product. Priced at $4100, a CMA provides key market details for your specificproduct, including sales potential in Russia, competition, distributionchannels, pricing and qualified purchasers, which are seldom found in generalmarket surveys. 

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**US&FCS TRADE PROMOTION SERVICES**

 

**--Certified Trade Fairs: **U.S. exporters may participate in trade fairs in Russiawhich will enable them to meet customers face-to-face and to assess the market.The U.S. Commerce Department selects international trade fairs for specialendorsement, or "certification". This cooperation with private showorganizers enables U.S. exhibitors to receive special services designed toenhance their market promotion efforts.

 

**--IBP (International Buyer Program): **U.S. exporters can meet Russia-based customers who visittrade shows in the United States. US&FCS Russia promotes high-profile shows to attract Russian buyerdelegations.  US&FCS TradeSpecialists accompany these delegation as expert advisor.

 

**--Trade Missions: **Trade missions can give U.S. companies an opportunity toconfer with influential Russian business and government representatives. Suchmissions are organized and recruited on occasion by the U.S. CommerceDepartment in Washington, the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (for itsmembers) and other groups which work closely with US&FCS Russia.  US&FCS ofices can provideinformation on upcoming missions.

 

**OTHER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEPROGRAMS SUPPORTING U.S. BUSINESS IN RUSSIA AND THE CIS**

 

--The **Business Information Service for the NewIndependent States (BISNIS)**Provides up-to-date information on traderegulations and legislation, market data, government contacts, trade promotionactivities and finance sources. BISNIS disseminates this information via publications such as"BISNIS Bulletin", "Search for Partners", "Trade andTenders" to U.S. subscribers by mail, e-mail, and flashfax.  The BISNIS website is located at www.bisnis.doc.gov.

 

--The **Special American Business InternshipProgram (SABIT)**provides internships in the United States for Russianmanagers and scientists at a U.S. host company (by group/individual).  Over 700 Russian professionals haveparticipated in training in such areas as food processing & packaging,environment, telecommunications, and health care.

 

**For details on the above services andprograms, or to schedule an appointment, please contact the U.S. & ForeignCommercial Service:**

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**at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow:**

23/38Bolshaya Molchanovka ul. Entrance 2, Moscow 121069, Russia

Edgar Fulton,Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs

Tel:  7-095-737-5030;  Fax: 7-095-737-5033

E-mail: [email protected]

 

**at the U.S. Consulate-General in St.Petersburg:**

NevskyProspekt 25, St. Petersburg 191186, Russia

Michael Richardson,Principal Commercial Officer

Tel:7-812-326-3560;  Fax:7-812-326-3561

E-mail: StPetersburg.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov

 

**at the U.S. Consulate-General inVladivostok:**

32Pushkinskaya ul., Vladivostok 69001, Russia

RichardSteffens, Principal Commercial Officer

Internationaltel: 7-509-851-1212;  Internationalfax:7-509-851-1211

Local tel:7-4232-30-0070

E-mail: [email protected]

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**at the U.S. Consulate-General inYekaterinburg:**

15 UlitsaGogolya, Yekaterinburg 626400, Russia

AlexanderDeyanov, Commercial Specialist

Tel:        7-3432-564-736or 7-3432-564-691;  Fax:7-3432-564-515

Email: [email protected]

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