Russian frontiersmen

Russian investor relations – just a few years ago, this would have been an oxymoron. But Russian companies are no longer renowned for their mysterious ways; instead, many have adopted best practices in communication and shareholder relations.A testament to this welcome development was the launch this year of the annual IR Magazine Russia Awards. The inaugural event, held in Moscow on January 29, was attended by representatives of major Russian companies including Yukos, MTS and Rostelecom,