The Russian corporate landscape is dominated by large, often state-backed enterprises in the energy and financial sectors, alongside significant domestic tech firms.
* **Gazprom:** A state-owned multinational energy corporation and one of the largest extractors of natural gas in the world. * **Rosneft:** An integrated energy company specializing in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas. * **Sberbank:** The largest financial institution in Russia, which has recently expanded heavily into tech, AI, and e-commerce. * **Yandex:** Often called "the Google of Russia," a massive tech company providing search, ride-hailing, food delivery, and mapping services. * **Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel):** The world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel. * **Russian Railways (RZD):** State-owned monopoly managing the country's vast rail network and one of the largest employers in the nation. * **Aeroflot:** The flag carrier and largest airline of the Russian Federation.
