Pathfinders: bringing Hollywood to Russia
Published: 07 January, 2012, 10:08
Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme speaking at a party thrown by the Chechen leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, in Grozny, the capital of southern Russia’s Chechen Republic
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Bob Van Ronkel knows everyone in Hollywood from Al Pacino to Angelina Jolie. In an interview with RT, he reveals how much some Hollywood celebrities make from their tours to Russia and how the country’s show-biz works.
A former owner Los Angeles restaurant owner, Van Ronkel is now a well-known promoter, bringing over 80 actors and bands to Russia in just eight years.
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Smart phone sales drives electronic retail up
During the third quarter of 2011 Russian consumers spent 96 billion roubles on electronic goods which have increased retailer revenues by 21% year on year with smart phone sales up 72%.