RDIF CEO Dmitriev on Alibaba Deal

The video discusses Russia's strategic pivot towards the East, emphasizing its growing relationship with China. It highlights the frequent meetings between President Xi and President Putin, and the integration efforts through initiatives like the Belt and Road and the Eurasian Union. The video also covers a significant technological deal involving Alibaba, Megaphone, and Mail.ru, marking the first-ever merger of its kind. This deal is seen as a major step in joint investment between Russia and China, with Alibaba localizing its technology in Russia. The partnership is expected to benefit the Russian economy and expand access to Alibaba's global customer base.

What initiative is mentioned as a part of Russia's integration strategy with the East?

• The European Union

• The Trans-Pacific Partnership

• The One Belt, One Road Initiative

• The North American Free Trade Agreement

What is unique about the deal signed with Alibaba at the Vladivostok forum?

• It is the first merger between two e-commerce platforms.

• It is the first merger between an e-commerce platform and a social network.

• It is the first merger between a mobile operator and a social network.

• It is the first merger between an e-commerce platform and a mobile operator.

Which companies are involved in the merger with Alibaba?

• Yandex and VKontakte

• Megafon and Mail.ru

• Sberbank and VTB

• Gazprom and Rosneft

What percentage of the Russian business of Alibaba will Russian owners hold?

• 48%

• 50%

• 52%

• 60%

What is one of the expected benefits of the Alibaba deal for Russia?

• Access to Alibaba's global customer base

• Reduction in import tariffs

• Increased oil exports

• Expansion of the Russian military