Putin has called for Italian investors in the space.

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin called on foreign businessmen to invest in the knowledge industry - space, aircraft, telecommunications. A statement was made on 7 April at the economic forum "Russia - Italy in Moscow, RIA Novosti reported.
Vladimir Putin believes that the crisis requires "non-trivial approaches and innovative solutions." He recalled that the joint projects in the field of knowledge production already. According to the prime minister, will soon be completed certification medium aircraft Sukhoi SuperJet 100, to which in 2007 involved the Italians.
Putin also spoke about other projects that are implemented by Russian and Italian businessmen in both countries. "Eni and Enel to invest in the Russian fuel and energy complex, and Lukoil bought a major stake in a refinery in Sicily," - said Putin.
According to the news agency, the Economic Forum "Russia - Italy" is expected to sign several agreements in energy and telecommunications.
According to data published on the site of the Ministry of Economic Development, in 2008, Italian companies have invested in the Russian economy more than $ 1 billion. The largest investors are Fiat (automobiles), Indesit (household appliances), Tecnimont (chemicals), Marazzi (construction ceramics), Ferrero (confectionery), Federlegno-Arredo (furniture industry). In 2007, Italy took the 4 place in the world to trade with Russia, the MEDT.