Searching for opportunities outside home economy: Russian cargo transportation market, its perspectives and opportunities for growth

Abstract

The research was written with the purpose to investigate situation on the Russian cargo transportation market and to identify external and internal factors influencing on feasibility of establishing Latvian cargo transportation subsidiary in Russian market.

The main aim of research is to explore whether and to what extent it is feasible to establish subsidiary company on Russian cargo transportation market. The dissertation is based on the basis of scientific sources, educational literature, statistical data and observation of Russian transport branch development peculiarities, using strategic and financial management tools, analyses.

The research performed is of analytical and predictive types; the information collection method was in the form of deskwork and documentation survey.

The outcome of research provides the answer to the main research question, which is based on the results of thorough analyses performed.