If we take a look at the current state of Russia’s tyre market, two main features can be identified. Firstly, there is the low-key presence of Western tyre manufacturers when it comes to owning production facilities in the country. With the exceptions of the Michelin owned factory near Moscow, and the plant that Nokian has started building, it appears as if other companies are only just starting to recognise Russia as an interesting market. This supplement to TYRES & ACCESSORIES and NEUE REIFENZEITUNG provides a look at the particular characteristics of the Russian market, introducing the important players and providing an outlook on the future development of this part of the world. Will Russia be able to close the gap between Europe and itself?