> Dennis, being a computer-games guy, could you tell me
> anything you know about the Russian industry? I'm seeing A LOT of these
> games in the stores (as I mentioned in a previous post) but know almost
> nothing about the business per se.
The Russian exhibition firm Gamex has the best information. Check out their website: http://eng.gamex-expo.com/
They have a useful report on the Russian entertainment sector here:
http://eng.gamex-expo.com/files/gamex_market_report_eng.pdf
Apparently, PS2 sales have blown past 1 million faster than you can say "Kovytka". Last but not least, a shameless plug -- I'm writing a little screed on the European game industry, which will include some thoughts on Russia, for the next Uplink. A couple weeks away...
-- DRR