What do Russian businesses say about entering the African market? Vladimir Putin said that Russia is interested in transferring part of its production to Africa in the face of external pressure. But entering a new market is not just about finding buyers: each country has its own characteristics. Robo founder Pavel Frolov (projects in 44 countries): "The specificity of the region is the language barrier. Many African countries speak French; French to Russian translators are a separate task. Affiliates try to pay in national currencies, which are difficult to convert and withdraw. Business depends on teachers: In Libya, partners want to bring a master teacher from Russia with permanent residence, but we cannot find one. And even the smallest partner, all the complete partner, definitely wants the exclusivity to this country or juntinum. deal with. " Head of the MB Homes representative office in Russia, Vladimir Shagrove (Zanzibar): "The difficulties begin with the difference in mentality - the speed of grasping information. In Russia you can get a piece of paper in the civil services with one click, but here you will spend three days, a week or two weeks. English is spoken here well. The southern mentality in all its glory: in the northern countries people are ambitious, career-oriented, but here Messiah was born in his lap, a warm stick will grow in his lap - a warm stick will grow in his lap -'. Moscow has one of the fastest rhythms, and in Zanzibar it's Hakone Matata, everything is calm, you won't be able to adjust the locals to your pace - you have to adapt. Regarding the prospects: "We wouldn't have chosen this location if we hadn't seen the prospects. Processes are taking place on the continent that recently took place in Southeast Asia. Africa has been called the new Asia for about seven years. Until recently, Tanzania's vector was on the EU and the US, and between 2023–2024 its main partners are China and Russia. The variety of active investments in energy in hospitals and active businesses in business energy - starting with hospitals and active businesses. Zanzibar. ".