ABSTRACT
SUMMARY. The article describes the expansion of the Russian direct investments in Poland, especially in the oil sector, illustrated with an example of Lukoil. Apart from the capital transfer, the company contributed to long-term sustainable economic development by implementing environmentally friendly production technologies. However, corruption and political involvement related to the expansion of the Russian investments in the strategic assets had negative impact on the perception of Russian investments in Poland. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service; 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@haworthpress.com > Website: < https://www.HaworthPress.com > © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights resewed.]
