Edita Hirevich

Current trends in the global aluminum market can be characterized as unfavorable. One of the factors hindering the development of the domestic non-ferrous metallurgy is the low level of innovation activity of enterprises. Prevailing conditions contribute to enhancing innovation activity of companies. In addition to using a wide range of tools for the development of the industry RUSAL holds an effective policy of innovative development of its production. However, in order to overcome existing barriers to the development of the sector requires the active participation of the state.

Investments are the basis of economic growth and improved living standards. Regarding investment in the region, it is necessary to note the presence of significant imbalances in regional development of the country. There is a big gap with respect to investment activities between the Central Federal District (CFA) and other federal districts. However, even within a single federal district uneven socio-economic development of Russian territories can be traced: only 3-4 regions are successfully developing in the CFA. Thus, the high level of investment attractiveness characterizes the Voronezh and Lipetsk regions thanks to a competent policy on formation of financial measures to increase the investment attractiveness of regions as well as the development of an effective investment strategy.

This paper analyzes the economic situation in Russia before and after joining the WTO. Identified industries that have suffered or have been developed as a result of Russia's accession to the WTO, in particular changes from active import and export duties. The analysis of Russia's foreign trade in the period 2002-2013 years.