Ты еще не понял, как делать ДЕНЬГИ в РОССИИ. Инструкция без воды. 2 схемы от Просвещенного

Summary

This video script outlines two practical ways to make significant money in Russia, focusing on accessing government contracts and engaging in grey market imports. The speaker explains how building connections with local elites and understanding the nuances of government procurement can lead to profitable opportunities. Additionally, the script explores grey import schemes, such as sourcing auto parts and construction materials through bordering countries. The key strategies include leveraging small businesses, making targeted donations, and establishing relationships with local authorities or intermediaries. The script offers a realistic, strategic approach for those seeking financial success in a complex environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Russia is a developing country with numerous untapped opportunities, but breaking into them is challenging due to unique local factors and market conditions.
• 😀 The Russian consumer market has adopted many aspects of Western consumption culture, but is more skeptical and demanding of products and services.
• 😀 The country is moving towards isolation from the global market, creating new business opportunities in parallel imports and gray markets.
• 😀 To make money in Russia, one needs access to resources or government funds, as the wealthy and powerful in the country control them.
• 😀 The two main ways to achieve wealth in Russia are by tapping into government contracts and getting involved in gray market imports.
• 😀 Government contracts can be accessed by building connections with local elites, such as local officials, businessmen, and law enforcement.
• 😀 Once connected to local authorities, you can access lucrative government contracts by positioning yourself as a subcontractor, offering services or goods at a profit.
• 😀 Successful participation in the government contract system involves making substantial donations to local funds that serve as gateways to elite networks and project opportunities.
• 😀 Gray market imports, especially products like car parts or scrap metal from neighboring countries, offer high margins and low competition, particularly through borders like Kazakhstan and Ukraine.
• 😀 To enter the gray market, one must have initial capital, logistics connections, and a strategic location near borders to interact with customs officers and intermediaries.
• 😀 Building a network with customs officials and logistics intermediaries is crucial to succeeding in the gray market, allowing for smooth, less regulated trade and expanding business opportunities.

Q & A

What are the two primary methods for making big money in Russia, as described in the script?

The two primary methods described are: 1) Gaining access to the flow of government funds through state contracts and procurement systems. 2) Entering grey market schemes, particularly involving parallel imports and customs operations near neighboring countries.

Why does the speaker emphasize Russia as a developing country with a unique mentality?

Russia is described as a developing country with a short history of market systems, which creates opportunities but also difficulties in breaking through due to the unique mentality of its people and other factors.

What is the significance of having connections to local elites in Russia's money-making systems?

Connections to local elites, especially within the administration, are crucial because they provide access to government contracts and other opportunities for making money through both legal and grey market systems.

How does the system of government contracts work in Russia?

In the system of government contracts, officials create fake companies to win contracts, then subcontract the work to legitimate companies. The difference in cost is pocketed by the officials, while subcontractors receive a share of the payment.

What is the role of donations to local funds in establishing connections with the administration?

Donations to local funds are a method for individuals to gain access to local administration figures. By donating a meaningful amount, they can facilitate meetings with key people and later position themselves as subcontractors for government projects.

What does the speaker mean by 'grey business' or 'grey market' operations in Russia?

'Grey business' refers to unregulated or semi-legal operations, such as parallel imports or trading goods in ways that circumvent formal customs and regulatory procedures, often involving corrupt practices to speed up processes or reduce costs.

How can an individual enter the grey market for imported goods, according to the script?

To enter the grey market, an individual needs a small initial capital investment and the willingness to set up operations near a border with a neighboring country. They should establish connections with customs officials and intermediaries to facilitate smooth, unregulated importation of goods.

What types of goods are most profitable to deal with in grey market schemes?

The most profitable goods in grey market schemes are automotive parts (from Japan, China, or Korea), scrap metal (from Ukraine), and construction materials (from Belarus). Electronics and home appliances are discouraged due to customs complications.

What is the strategy for building relationships with customs officials and intermediaries?

To build relationships with customs officials and intermediaries, an individual must first engage in legitimate business with them, proving reliability. Over time, they can propose more lucrative deals involving customs exemptions or reduced duties, leading to more significant operations.

What role does the concept of 'resources' play in the wealth of Russian elites, as explained in the script?

In the script, wealth is largely derived from ownership or control of national resources, such as gas, oil, and other commodities. Those who have access to these resources or government funds are the ones who accumulate the most wealth and power.