Topic - Russian Direct Investment Fund

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is a $10bn fund established by the Russian government to make equity investments in high-growth sectors of the Russian economy. Kirill Dmitriev is CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. - Source: Wikipedia

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