At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, our Russia market entry team facilitated trade negotiations resulting in billion-RMB-level orders.
Business Overview
"One-Stop" Access to the Russian-Speaking Market
A government-linked market entry model for Chinese companies entering Russia and the wider CIS
01
Official Access Channel
Backed by the SCO Business Council, we align government, banking, and regulatory stakeholders before a company spends heavily on entry. That lets Chinese enterprises solve access, sanctions, and FX friction upfront.
02
Local Implementation
Our local team handles company formation, hiring, compliance, and finance so a Chinese company can operate as a local Russian business, not just export into it.
Fundamentally resolves the five major challenges
Communication·
Customer Acquisition·
Payments & Collections·
Sanctions·
Business Development
Implementation Plan
Russia Market Entry Phases
01
25-30 business daysOfficial Feasibility Study
Features
- Local Russian team execution
- Official data from the SCO
- 150-page report in Chinese, English, and Russian
Advantages
- Reduce overall costs by over 60%
- Accelerate market entry by an average of 6 months
- Proactively mitigate policy and compliance risks
02
7-10 daysCustomized Visit Program
Features
- Official receptions by SCO and government agencies
- Highly tailored client and partner meetings
- Full-time accompaniment by Russian industry experts
Advantages
- Secure client commitments efficiently
- Complete majority of key meetings within one week
- Sign letters of intent or preliminary agreements on-site
03
3-18 monthsRussia Headquarters Establishment
Features
- Company registration & bank account opening
- EAC certification & bonded warehouse setup
- Sales team recruitment & government subsidy applications
Advantages
- Receive first orders in as fast as 1 month
- Generate initial revenue within an average of 3 months
- Eligible compliant enterprises may obtain government subsidies
Global expansion
Our Globalization Team
Yuqing Jiang (Taiwan, China)
Head of Overseas Expansion Services
Council Member and Expert Advisor for the CIS Region at the China Business Advertising Association Brand Globalization Committee; Specially Appointed Mentor at the Cross-Border Expansion Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. With extensive experience in corporate strategic management and hands-on expertise in brand globalization, Mr. Jiang has supported numerous leading enterprises, including iFLYTEK, in expanding into the Russian market.
Michael Digkas (Greece)
Strategic Advisor at Born International
Greek lawyer, obtained Chinese permanent residence in 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Italy and a Master's degree from China University of Political Science and Law. Currently, he serves as Foreign-related Project Director at Sichuan Technical Exchange Center, China Representative of the Sino-Hellenic Economic Council, and also Founder and CEO of China West Connector. He specializes in providing full-process support for Chinese enterprises' overseas expansion, including compliance risk control, financing connection and overseas market layout.
Jingyi Zhang
Expert Service Advisor
Lecturer at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), Russia. Ms. Zhang previously served at the Beijing Municipal Commission of Commerce and later as International Director at the International Technology Transfer Network (ITTN), where she supported over 100 foreign startups in entering the Chinese market. She specializes in international cooperation, startup incubation, and technology transfer.
Pavel Golosov (Russia)
Expert Service Advisor
Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Scientific Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research Center at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA). Member of the Expert Advisory Council on Constitutional Legislation and State Building of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. Founder of the international university award in artificial intelligence and big data, “Gravitation”.
Pengfei Qi
Business Representative
Resident Representative in Russia at Born International. Mr. Qi has been involved in hosting multiple high-level China-Russia government delegations and, on behalf of the Guangdong CIS International Science and Technology Cooperation Alliance, signed a bilateral cooperation agreement with the Ryazan Regional Government of Russia. He has played a key role in advancing initiatives such as the “Bilateral Enterprise Localization Support Program” and the “Hongqi Automobile Introduction Project in Ryazan”.
Dr. Dan Wang
Senior Overseas Expansion Service Advisor at Born International
Dr. Wang holds a Doctor of Agricultural Economics and Management degree from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and a Master of International Finance degree from the University of Sydney, Australia. A senior financial expert with over 20 years of experience, she is Co-founder and CFO of Zhongxihui (Chengdu) Information Technology Co., Ltd. and Business Investment Representative of Hylir Group. She is good at connecting overseas resources, assisting enterprises in handling the whole process of overseas expansion, and assists Michael Digkas in advancing major China-Greece projects, jointly helping enterprises explore the European market and avoid cross-border risks.
Outcomes
Case Highlights
Supported a leading Chinese geospatial technology company, UNRE Technology, in building a pipeline of 214 potential clients in Russia, with targeted engagement of key industry players such as Rusgeocom, EFT Group, and Technokauf. Delivered 30+ high-level technical demonstrations, advancing 5 clients into core negotiations, securing pilot orders, and initiating long-term partnership discussions.
On Russia’s Ozon platform, enabled iFLYTEK to achieve No.2 brand ranking in the electronic translator and dictionary category, and No.1 single-product revenue within 90 days.
Secured exclusive distribution rights in Russia for the full product line of Jissbon, completed comprehensive market feasibility studies, and successfully launched the first batch of products in the Russian market.
Our Resources
Strategic Access Points
Leverage our extensive network to gain unparalleled access to the Russian market
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SCO Business Council
Government-linked entry point into the Russian-speaking market, with direct access to decision-makers, industrial groups, and credible local partners.
02
BRICS Forum
Meet governors, trade officials, distributors, and industrial buyers in one room instead of building the network cold.
03
St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Use Russia's premier economic forum to reach regional governments, strategic investors, and large corporate buyers.
04
National-Level Industrial Parks
Identify the industrial zones, subsidies, and localization requirements that determine whether a Chinese company can operate on the ground.
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University & Research Resources
Source labs, pilots, and technical hires for China-Russia commercialization instead of treating research access as branding.
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Direct Customer Networks
Get direct feedback from buyers, integrators, and distributors before committing capital to localization.
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Oligarch & Industry Leader Access
Reach conglomerates and decision-makers who control procurement, logistics, and distribution in key sectors.
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Local Partner Ecosystem
Build importer, distributor, compliance, and after-sales coverage instead of relying on ad hoc agents.
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