Krasnodar: ‘the best place to live in Russia’

Investors delve into Russia’s regions

Investors delve into Russia’s regions

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My taxi driver is adamant as he drives me from Krasnodar airport. “This is the best place to live in Russia. Probably in the whole world.” It certainly seems one of the nicer parts of Russia. Down in the south, on the Black Sea coast, Krasnodar Krai has one of the milder climates in Russia, and its pretty seaside resort of Sochi is positively balmy.

The region’s hospitable climate makes for a booming agricultural industry, with wine, bread, fruit and tobacco among the region’s main exports.

The banking sector, as in most of the country, is dominated by Sberbank but local banks are also doing well.

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