Russian Practice of Foreign Investment Effectiveness Evaluation

The article shows the level of investment flows into the country and their volatility for a certain period. The method of evaluating the investment effectiveness has been used to evaluate investment opportunities in Russia. The calculation of the net present value has shown negative value that indicates the inefficiency of investment and, consequently, the zero return rates on invested capital. This study has indicated low attractiveness of the country and proposes that Russian economy should get oriented to creation a sustainable platform for foreign investors.