As in any large country, in Russia there are a large number of influential companies: both private and state-owned. The modern crisis affected them less than the country's economy as a whole. However, unlike other countries, our economic agents are more conservative and not inclined to rapid changes. Perhaps this reflects the peculiarity of the Russian economy as a whole. The article provides a list of the largest companies in Russia.
Wealthy Country Organizations
The largest companies in Russia are, of course, those economic entities whose activities are focused on the extraction of hydrocarbons. A similar situation is observed in the Gulf countries. Oil and gas are still leading the world market, and demand for them is still growing (despite the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015). In the future, organizations producing environmentally friendly electricity and hydrogen fuel will come first.
The top ten in the ranking of Russian companies
In the first place in terms of financial flows is Gazprom. This is the largest company in Russia, one of the largest in the world. Gazprom is involved in many projects, but the main activity has always been and remains the production of hydrocarbons (primarily gas). This organization is also involved in the production and sale of electric and thermal energy. Gazprom is currently working with three major gas projects related to the construction of gas trunk pipelines.
Oil leaders
The second and third places were divided among themselves by two oil giants: NK LUKoil and NK Rosneft. The profit is higher for Rosneft, and the sales volume (in rubles) is for Lukoil. Lukoil is known for its gas stations, and Rosneft for its oil production efficiency.
Other large companies
The following places in the list are occupied by organizations engaged in other activities. In fourth place is Sberbank of Russia. Probably every Russian knows about this financial organization. There are branches of this bank in almost any city. The company is reliable and serves a huge number of people.
In 5th place is the Russian Railways. The railway network of Russia is the largest in the world. It is used both for transporting passengers and for transporting goods and natural resources.
VTB Group is in 6th place, Surgutneftegas is in seventh place and Magnit is in eighth. Further down the ranking are the not-so-well-known organizations that are of interest only to specialized specialists, as well as to those who directly use their services.
The largest private companies in Russia
The largest commercial organization in the country is Lukoil. He is engaged in oil production and exploration. This is mainly Western Siberia. Partially, Lukoil operates in other countries. Another important area is oil refining and gas stations.
In addition, the company is engaged in petrochemistry, gas production, and electricity. In the latter there is also a share of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydropower).
Surgutneftegas is in second place on the list of largest private companies. The main activity is the production, processing and sale of hydrocarbons. He is in fourth place in oil production after Lukoil, Rosneft, Gazprom.
In third place on the list is Magnet. It was formed in 1994 and now leads in the number of grocery stores - over 16,000 across the country.
Tatneft is one of the Russian oil companies. Mainly mining in the Republic of Tatarstan.In 2017, Tatneft produced almost 29 million tons of oil, processed 7.8 million tons. It also produces gasoline and diesel fuel of the European level.
Evraz is a large metallurgical organization with foreign roots. She began her life in 1992. Owns enterprises in various countries, including the USA and Canada. It is one of the largest steel producers in the world. In the USA and Canada it produces pipes and rails. Also has coal assets.
RUSAL is one of the world's largest producers of alumina and aluminum. It accounts for 6.2% of the global production of this metal. The history of this mining company began in 2000. Owns factories in Russia and other countries. Also engaged in the production of foil.
Large construction companies in Russia
There are several largest construction organizations in Russia. In the first place is Stroygazmontazh. It is wholly owned by Arkady Rotenberg. The main activity is the construction of gas pipelines, water pipelines, real estate. She was also involved in the construction of the Kerch bridge.
Mostotrest. Mainly engaged in the construction of bridges, airfields, ports, railways, etc. The most important project implemented was the airport in Sochi.
Stroygazconsulting helps other companies in the construction of roads, gas facilities, etc. It collaborates with Gazprom and other large companies.
Stroytransgaz is mainly focused on the construction of roads.
Mosinzhproekt is engaged in the development of the Moscow Metro and various social facilities of the city of Moscow (Zaryadye Park, Luzhniki Stadium, etc.).
Atomenergoproekt specializes in the construction of nuclear energy facilities.
Globalstroy-Engineering is engaged in the construction of industrial facilities, the laying of pipelines, and the development of deposits.
Large transport companies in Russia
Various organizations specialize in transportation. The most significant in Russia are: “First Freight Company”, “Sovfreight”, “Russian Railways Logistics”, “Business Lines”, “Itella”, “PEK”, “RT-Logistics”.
Thus, the largest companies in Russia are resource-mining, trading, transport and financial organizations.