Doing business with Russia

A Russian British Business Centre (RBBC) has been developed by the University of Huddersfield to help organisations foster relations in Russia and other post Soviet states.

Through partnership with the University, the RBBC can support British companies to develop business opportunities through a variety of services.

“Our intention is to build a strong membership body to bring like-minded people and businesses together under an umbrella which will result in each member benefitting more from the services we provide,” said Dr Evgeny Polyakov, head of the RBBC.

The RBBC’s services include up-to-date business advice and help with finding potential partners and with product marketing. Reports can also be compiled on request.

Members of the RBBC are sent the Centre Newsletter on a quarterly basis which contains news and information about legislation, projects, contacts, exhibitions and adverts. 

Its aim is to:

• Develop active links with both academic and business organisations in Russia;
• Help develop and support commercial and cultural activities in Russia;
• Engage both UK and Russian employers in the educational process to develop the cultural understanding to help these links prosper.

It can offer businesses:

• Consultancy
• Corporate training and seminars
• Research and development
• Annual B2B and B2Academic Conference
• Access to bright, enthusiastic post graduate and post-experience students from Russia for short or long-term projects
• Support in fostering links

Members are also given substantial reductions for chargeable services, as well as other free benefits including:

• Participation in many events
• Support of the RBBC Advisory Council
• One-off 200-word advertorial for new members in the newsletter
• Listing on the RBBC website
• Membership Directory Listing
• Opportunities to sponsor RBBC events

Dr Polyakov added: “The Russian British Business Centre offers a wide range of benefits to its members including the opportunity to network with each other and the opportunity to attend conferences in both the UK and Russia.”

To find out more visit the RBBC website at www.hud.ac.uk/russiancentre

Launch event
The Russian British Business Centre, together with UK Trade & Investment, is inviting businesses to a seminar looking at the services available for British companies wishing to access new market opportunities emerging in Russia.

The event will take place on 10 September at the University of Huddersfield.

Register for the seminar