Third at the table, but not third in the economy In Turkey, Russian specialists are preparing the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant for launch. In Irkutsk, the MS-21 passenger jet is being tested, and in Naberezhnye Chelny, new-generation KAMAZ trucks are being manufactured. All three projects rely on Russian companies and engineering schools. However, their market positions differ: the nuclear industry has been working with foreign customers for decades, the aircraft industry is only just preparing for serial deliveries of the new aircraft, and the truck manufacturer relies on some foreign components. It's not just about where a product is manufactured. More important are who designs it, who produces key components, who provides repairs, and who receives subsequent orders. Wil... Read more>>>