In 2011 Russian economy got $52 million of direct foreign investments. This is 21% more than the previous year ($ 43 million), said the Russian Ministry of Economic Developments.

By the State Statistics Service, investment in fixed assets last year grew 8.3% to 10.8 trillion roubles ( $ 365 billion) in absolute terms. At that investment growth has been higher than the economic growth rate for the second year running. This can be as evidence of a pro-investment trend, according to the Minister.

Considering individual sectors and industries, growth was largely ensured by continued investment in the fuel and energy sectors, which accounts for about one-third of total investment, 10.8 trillion roubles. Moreover, investment in these sectors has grown 16%.

Investment kept on growing in agriculture (4.3%) and in processing (6.3%). Investment also increased in education, up 11% and in healthcare, 4%. At the same time, investment in trade, real estate and construction declined.

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