Russian politics and business: oil- and gas companies are in state control -- the world's biggest producer of titanium as well - ja 29.02.2008

On Sunday Russians will vote for a new president. Though Vladimir Putin can't stand again, he's expected to remain highly influential. Under his presidency, the Kremlin re-nationalized a number of businesses. Major oil- and gas companies are under state control -- as well as the world's biggest producer of titanium. +++SYN MAZ+++