Such giants of the Russian economy as Gazprom or Sberbank owe much to the size of their assets to state participation. Excluding from analysis similar companies affiliated with government agencies, Forbes experts compiled a list of 200 well-known brands from the business world.
Thus, we obtained the rating of the largest private companies in Russia in 2013, the first ten of which we bring to your attention today.
10. Stroygazconsulting (industry - construction, annual revenue - 387.9 billion rubles.)
The company was founded in 1996 by Jordanian-based Jordanian Ziyad Manasir. Major projects include the Bovanenkovo-Ukhta gas pipeline, the Bovanenkovo gas field, and the onshore part of the Nord Stream pipeline.
9. Bashneft (industry - oil and gas industry, 388.2 billion rubles.)
Today, the main owner of the company is AFK Sistema Vladimir Yevtushenkov. However, Igor Sechin is actively interested in Bashneft, so the takeover of the state-owned Rosneft is likely in the very near future.
8. Severstal (industry - ferrous metallurgy, 432.8 billion rubles)
Despite a general decline in the industry, Severstal remains the second largest steel producer in Russia. About 80% of the company’s shares are owned by Alexey Mordashov. Severstal enterprises are located in Russia, Poland, the USA, Liberia, Latvia, Brazil.
7. Tatneft (industry - oil and gas industry, 444.1 billion rubles)
Despite the fact that the state does not directly own the company, the largest shareholder of Tatneft is Svyazinvestneftekhim, about 36% of the voting shares of which are controlled by the government of Tatarstan.
6. Magnet (industry - retail, 448.7 billion rubles)
The owner of the company is Krasnodar businessman Sergey Galitsky. Magnit is the largest Russian food retail chain by capitalization, as well as the leader in terms of staff.
5. Evraz (industry - ferrous metallurgy, 457.6 billion rubles)
A large metallurgical company in Russia is registered in the UK. Established in 2004, the company was called Evrazmetall, which it has already changed twice. Evraz has $ 700 million in debt, which is a concern for investors.
4. X5 Retail Group (industry - retail, 491.4 billion rubles)
The company owns such large retail chains as Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, and Karusel. The main shareholder of X5 Retail Group is the Alfa Group holding. The main competitor of the company is also included in the rating "Magnet".
3. Vimpelcom (industry - telecommunications and communications, 717.2 billion rubles)
The headquarters of the largest telecommunications company in Russia is located in Amsterdam. The most famous brands of the company are Beeline and Kyivstar networks. The main shareholders are Alfa Group and the Norwegian company Telenor.
2. Surgutneftegas (industry - oil and gas industry, 1,100 billion rubles)
One of the most closed among the major oil and gas companies in Russia reported only twice according to international standards - in 2001 and 2012. The owners of a controlling stake are “hiding” behind a dozen affiliated companies.
1. Lukoil (industry - oil and gas industry, 387.9 billion rubles.)
The owner the largest private company in Russia is Vagit Alekperov. Lukoil accounts for about 17% of all-Russian and 2.2% of world oil production. The company was the first to start operating on the Russian shelf and the first to attract foreign capital.