OREANDA-NEWS. Foreign automakers that had built factories in Russia in order to sell the vehicles on the domestic market have been increasingly focusing on exports of "Russian foreign cars" in the CIS countries. 

 Neighboring countries are "alternate airfield" not only for the local Russian car manufacturers, but also for manufacturers operating in Russia. The automakers are increasing the deliveries of cars made in Russia in the near abroad. Thus, foreign auto companies want to ensure a maximum loading of their Russian facilities in case of stagnation or decline in the domestic demand.