I really enjoyed this article:
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/b ... 441805.ece
It contains a lot of good facts (despite author's obvious propaganda bias). For example, this:
There are three surprises in the figures. First, the rush into Russia was not directly because of its vast mineral and energy wealth. Producers of primary products were in the minority. Banks, property developers, pharmaceutial companies, port operators, retailers and even a vodka company tapped new investors successfully. Energy may be the secret of Russia's booming economy, but other sectors are thriving, too.
Finally, at last, they are going to admit it.