RUDN Journal of EconomicsRUDN Journal of Economics2313-23292408-8986Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)2130310.22363/2313-2329-2019-27-1-90-101Research ArticleRussian companies in the international oil and gas business: innovative vector of developmentLavrovSergey N.<p>Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Head of International Business Section Department of World Economy</p>lavrovsn@mail.ruDyakinBoris G.<p>Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Head of the Sector for International Economic Cooperation</p>lavrovsn@mail.ruNational Research University Higher School of EconomicsInstitute of Macroeconomic Research of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia151220192719010119062019Copyright © 2019, Lavrov S.N., Dyakin B.G.2019<p>The paper deals with the problems, the resolution of which determines the specificity, direction and validity of the optimal positioning of Russian industry companies in the international business in the oil and gas sector. 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