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U.S.-Russia Business Council and RF Senator Margelov Embark on Second U.S. Tour

WASHINGTON, Apr. 18 /PRNewswire/ --

WASHINGTON, April 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On April 21, Eugene K. Lawson, President of the U.S.-Russia Business Council, and Mikhail V. Margelov, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, will begin their second, five-day tour of the United States to promote greater commercial ties between the two countries. Messrs. Lawson and Margelov will be joined by local business and government leaders to discuss the realities and great potential of the Russian market for U.S. companies and farmers, the positive impact of Russian investment in the U.S. and how the developing commercial relations between the two countries serves as a beneficial underpinning for the bilateral political relationship.

The scheduled tour stops will be: April 21 Atlanta, GA April 22 Memphis, TN April 23 Jackson, MS April 24 Houston, TX April 25 Seattle, WA

Mr. Lawson noted that, "Last year's tour had a positive impact on the perception of Russia as a business partner for the U.S. and the potential that lies in closer bilateral trade relations. We will continue that conversation in order to help balance the picture on Russia and alert U.S. companies to opportunities in this fast-growing emerging market."

Welcome attention to the U.S.-Russia bilateral relationship is beginning to take hold in Washington, DC and Moscow with the announcement of a U.S.-Russia Economic Dialogue. The U.S.-Russia Business Council hopes to amplify that effort by taking the conversation on U.S.-Russia cooperation on tour across the United States to encourage U.S. firms and farmers to move beyond the headlines to consider Russia's potential for greater bilateral cooperation.

About the U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC)

The U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC) represents the interests of its 300 U.S. and Russian member companies, providing business development and government relations support in both Moscow and Washington. The USRBC contributes to the stability and development of a free market in Russia and supports Russia's integration into the global economy. It also serves as the Secretariat for the Coalition for U.S.-Russia Trade (http://www.usrussiatrade.org). For more information, visit the USRBC online at: .