Russia is of crucial importance For the economy of Finland and Finnish companies, despite the risks, are not going to leave the market of the Russian Federation, said the head of the Finnish-Russian chamber of Commerce Esko Aho in the conversation on the channel. "businessmen believe the Russian market is important. For the Finnish economy Russia is of crucial importance. And if you look from Helsinki, St. Petersburg closer than Oulu (the fifth largest city in Finland), " said Esko Aho. According to a study conducted by the chamber, at least half of the Finnish companies operating in the Russian market, directly damaged from the deteriorating economic situation in Russia. Indirect negative impact felt at least 80% of the plants. Anyway, According to Aho, the Finns do not wish to leave the Russian market. "organizations no less meticulously consider all possible risks, while leaving the market not going. Some, for example, shifts the emphasis on marketing, seeking to strengthen its position, " said Aho. Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July, the EU and the US from point penalties against private individuals and organizations have moved to the measures against entire sectors of Russia's economy. In response, Russia restricted imports of food items from countries that have entered against her punishment: USA, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway. A ban were beef, pork, poultry, sausages, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products and several other products.