Irish exports to Russia 'could quadruple': Gurdiev

Growth in our exports to Russian markets outpaces all other markets, according to the Irish Russia Business Association.

Minister for Enterprise Richard Bruton is one of the guests attending a business briefing in Dublin today, which is being held as part of the Dublin Festival of Russian Culture.

Economist Constantin Gurdiev is the Chair of the IRBA, which promotes trade between the two countries.

He says Irish exporters could quadruple the business they are doing with Russian markets over the next two years, continuing a trend which saw the value of Irish exports to Russia grow from €370m (in 2010) to €520m.