[25.04.2005] Two forecasts of foreign investments in Russia in the next four years were presented by Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting and the Economic Development and Trade Ministry. Center estimates possible direct investment at $83 billion, compared with $71 billion forecasted by the Ministry. Until last year, the major part of foreign investment was focused in the oil industry, but experts believe that foreigners will also heavily buy into consumer-driven sectors like retail, construction, and food. Russia is attractive because of the numerous success stories on the market, and foreigners are satisfied with country’s political and macroeconomic stability, analysts say.