The document discusses Russia and factors related to doing business there. It lists 7 members of a group focused on Russia. It provides basic facts about Russia's geography, history as part of the Soviet Union, capital, and population. It also discusses Russia's involvement in globalization since 1991 and its status as a leading economy and exporter. The document then outlines various social, technological, economic, political, international, natural, and recommendations factors relevant to business operations in Russia.