RESULTS AND TENDENCIES OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN
The paper represents the analysis of investment activity in the Republic of Bashkortostan based on statistical data. The activity continued to improve in 2006. Several independent researches comparing the regions of the Russian Federation have consistently ranked Bashkortostan as one of the most attractive regions in terms of investment results and potential. The investment potential of the Republic is defined by a number of attractive features: rich stores of natural resources, high level of industry, political stability, a large-capacity market, acceptable conditions for investors, development of new activities, opening good opportunities, removal of barriers for foreign investors from the local authorities etc.