Russia's cigarette king practices strategic giving

By Roman Anin

Dominant vendor sets standard for connections

Excerpts from this story referencing "Igor Kesaev":

"… uccess in business. And in the country’s lucrative retail tobacco trade, Igor Kesaev has set a new standard for success.Kesaev runs the multifaceted Mercury Gr …"

"… es itself as “a major diversified holding company established in 1991 by Igor Kesaev, president and controlling shareholder,” had 2007 revenue of about $8 bi …"